Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Milos

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 84 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,739 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Milos

Mango

4.005 votes

Rank #60,523 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Milos
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra3/4

Milos1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Milos
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

MilosMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 57%Had 14%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

20%Love

60%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value94

Category winnerMilosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

green80%

citrus70%

woody60%

musky50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMintPink PepperGeranium

Heart2-3 hrs

CedarwoodJasmineNutmeg

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMusk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Milos, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,523

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Milos by Mango delivers an invigorating blast of Mediterranean air built around crisp mint, bright bergamot, and zesty pink pepper. You get a sharp flash of perfumer alcohol during the first sixty seconds, but it quickly calms down into a clean, herbal cedar heart shaded with geranium and subtle nutmeg. Earthy vetiver…

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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 Milos?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Milos is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Milos for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Milos?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Milos 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Milos?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Milos 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Milos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Milos better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Milos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Milos?

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. Milos has top notes of Bergamot, Mint, Pink Pepper and Geranium, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver and Musk.