Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Modhesh Aura

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,969 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Modhesh Aura

Zimaya

4.6297 votes

Rank #2,691 AmberVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Modhesh Aura 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.
Modhesh Aura
Choose it for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Durra3/7

Modhesh Aura4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Modhesh AuraZimaya

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.62/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 29%Had 3%Want 68%

Category winnerModhesh AuraRating 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

74%Love

19%Like

4%Ok

1%Dislike

2%Hate

97 votes

Category winnerModhesh AuraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value86

Category winnerModhesh AuraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

vanilla92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

lavender69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and warm 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

Top

LavenderMintWoody NotesBergamot

Heart

BenzoinAmberCardamomPineapple

Base

VanillaTonkaMusk

InformationalShared notesLavender, Woody Notes, Vanilla and Musk. 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

Spring68

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men84

Unisex16

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,691

PerfumerImran Fazlani

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerModhesh AuraHigher 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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Modhesh Aura opens with an energetic snap of crushed mint leaves, bergamot, and herbal lavender. The initial sharp greenery cools quickly as sweet pineapple and warm cardamom stir through the heart. Resinous benzoin and golden amber anchor the middle phase, bringing density without feeling heavy. As it settles on skin…

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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 Modhesh Aura?

Modhesh Aura takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Modhesh Aura is rated 4.62/5 from 97 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Modhesh Aura for a amber and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Modhesh Aura?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Modhesh Aura 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Modhesh Aura?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Modhesh Aura 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Modhesh Aura smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Woody Notes, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Durra or Modhesh Aura 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 Modhesh Aura?

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. Modhesh Aura has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Woody Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Benzoin, Amber, Cardamom and Pineapple, a base of Vanilla, Tonka and Musk.