Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Mistica

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 175 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,196 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Mistica

Furla

3.5796 votes

Rank #19,729 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 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.
Mistica
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra4/7

Mistica3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

MisticaFurla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%

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

19%Love

44%Like

18%Ok

16%Dislike

4%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerMisticaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMisticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

rose100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both sweet 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

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryLimePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Damask RoseRose Water

Base5-8 hrs

VanilaCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver. Durations are only published for Mistica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer83

Fall53

Winter28

Day100

Night50

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 18%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,196

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,729

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerMisticaHigher 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…

Reviews →

Furla Mistica delivers a punchy clash of tart fruit and dewy florals. The first spray stings with sharp lime and crushed black pepper. Give it two minutes. Once the initial alcohol evaporates, a jammy raspberry note steps forward to sweeten the citrus edge. The core is all about Damask rose and light rose water. It fe…

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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 Mistica?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Mistica is rated 3.57/5 from 96 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Mistica for a rose and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Mistica?

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

Which projects more, Durra or Mistica?

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

Do Durra and Mistica smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver.

Is Durra or Mistica better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Mistica?

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. Mistica has top notes of Raspberry, Lime and Pepper, heart notes of Damask Rose and Rose Water, a base of Vanila, Cedar and Vetiver.