Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Monsieur Le Prince Elegant

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 144 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,728 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

4.2265 votes

Rank #15,374 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant 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.
Monsieur Le Prince Elegant
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Monsieur Le Prince ElegantPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 53%Had 11%Want 36%

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantRating 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

40%Love

45%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

green77%

citrus69%

ozonic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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 to 30 minutes

BergamotMint

Heart1 to 2 hours

Violet LeafGeranium

Base2 to 4 hours

VetiverSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesSandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Monsieur Le Prince Elegant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer98

Fall53

Winter13

Day100

Night44

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men79

Unisex12

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,374

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerMonsieur Le Prince ElegantHigher 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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Monsieur Le Prince Elegant by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a clean, refreshing woody aromatic cologne designed for daily comfort. It opens with a brisk combination of sharp bergamot and cooling mint, producing an energetic citrus sparkle that wakes up the senses. As the first rush settles, violet leaf and geranium b…

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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 Monsieur Le Prince Elegant?

Monsieur Le Prince Elegant takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Monsieur Le Prince Elegant is rated 4.22/5 from 65 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Monsieur Le Prince Elegant for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Monsieur Le Prince Elegant?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Monsieur Le Prince Elegant?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Monsieur Le Prince Elegant 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Monsieur Le Prince Elegant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Monsieur Le Prince Elegant better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Monsieur Le Prince Elegant?

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. Monsieur Le Prince Elegant has top notes of Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Violet Leaf and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.