Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Miel Obscura

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 95 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,993 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Miel Obscura

PARIS CORNER

4.3816 votes

Rank #33,810 WoodyHoney

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Miel Obscura
Choose it for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra3/5

Miel Obscura2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Miel ObscuraPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerMiel ObscuraRating 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

69%Love

19%Like

0%Ok

6%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMiel ObscuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

honey92%

sweet84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

caramel61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

PineCaramelBergamot

Heart3 to 5 hours

HoneyRoseViolet

Base6 to 8 hours

BenzoinCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesPine and Musk. Durations are only published for Miel Obscura, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring50

Summer17

Fall100

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men8

Unisex50

Women42

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerDurraHigher 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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Miel Obscura by PARIS CORNER balances sweet gourmand warmth with crisp, resinous depth. The fragrance introduces itself with a contrast of tart bergamot, sharp green pine, and buttery caramel. As the opening settles, the heart reveals rich honey intertwined with gentle rose and soft violet, creating a floral core that…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Durra or Miel Obscura?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Miel Obscura is rated 4.38/5 from 16 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Miel Obscura for a woody and honey character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Miel Obscura?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Miel Obscura 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Miel Obscura?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Miel Obscura 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Miel Obscura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Pine and Musk.

Is Durra or Miel Obscura better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Miel Obscura suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Miel Obscura?

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. Miel Obscura has top notes of Pine, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Rose and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Cedar and Musk.