Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Mediterráneo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,075 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,892 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Mediterráneo

Antonio Banderas

3.73996 votes

Rank #5,302 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mediterráneo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Mediterráneo
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Durra3/7

Mediterráneo4/7

Ratings & consensus: Mediterráneo
Community sentiment: Mediterráneo
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Mediterráneo
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mediterráneo

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

MediterráneoAntonio Banderas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 996 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerMediterráneoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

23%Love

57%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

954 votes

Category winnerMediterráneoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value82

Category winnerMediterráneoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus90%

aromatic80%

woody70%

earthy60%

musky50%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

Notes

BergamotVetiverGingerPepperMuskAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men88

Unisex11

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,892

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,302

PerfumerRosendo Mateu

Launched—

Reviews49

Category winnerMediterráneoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The dry-down settles into heavy castoreum leather, amber, and bitter cumin on skin. It suits cold winter evenings, black-tie dinners, or outdoor gatherings where a dense, mar…

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Mediterráneo is a light, citrus-green freshie with ginger, vetiver and a clean soapy edge. It opens brisk and aromatic, then settles into a soft woody musk with a slightly powdery feel. It suits warm weather, office wear and easy daily use more than statement-making occasions. Most wearers seem to enjoy the scent itse…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Durra or Mediterráneo?

Mediterráneo takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Mediterráneo is rated 3.73/5 from 996 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mediterráneo for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Mediterráneo?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Mediterráneo 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Mediterráneo?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Mediterráneo 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Mediterráneo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Mediterráneo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Mediterráneo?

Durra has top notes of Sea Notes, Watery Notes, Aldehydes and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Cashmere Wood, a base of Castoreum, Civetta, Musk and Immortelle. Mediterráneo features Bergamot, Vetiver, Ginger, Pepper and Musk.