Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Mirto

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

5 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,912 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Mirto

Tuttotondo · 2016

3.7326 votes

Rank #56,273 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Durra5/7

Mirto2/7

Ratings & consensus: Durra
Community sentiment: Mirto
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Mirto
Versatility: Durra
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

MirtoTuttotondo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 53%

Category winnerDurraRating 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

31%Love

31%Like

23%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerMirtoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value72

Category winnerMirtoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic83%

herbal65%

citrus48%

woody30%

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

Top20-30 mins

MyrtleBergamotNutmeg

Heart2-4 hrs

GeraniumSageVetiver

Base4-6 hrs

OlibanumWoody NotesWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesWoody Notes and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Mirto, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall30

Winter20

Day100

Night35

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

Casual 40%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,273

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

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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Tuttotondo Mirto delivers an invigorating burst of wild coastal greenery right out of the nozzle. The crushed myrtle hits immediately. Italian bergamot and grated nutmeg add crisp, bitter clarity, evoking a sunbaked stroll through Sardinian hills. That initial alcohol lift flashes off within two minutes. Herbal clary …

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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 Mirto?

Durra takes 5 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Mirto is rated 3.73/5 from 26 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mirto for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Mirto?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Mirto 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Mirto?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Mirto 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Mirto smell similar?

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

Is Durra or Mirto better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Mirto?

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. Mirto has top notes of Myrtle, Bergamot and Nutmeg, heart notes of Geranium, Sage and Vetiver, a base of Olibanum, Woody Notes and White Musk.