Fragrance comparison

Durra vs MS Harmony Intense

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 88 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #31,057 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

MS Harmony Intense

Parfums Marco Serussi

3.899 votes

Rank #51,758 Warm 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.
MS Harmony Intense
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Durra3/4

MS Harmony Intense1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: MS Harmony Intense
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

MS Harmony IntenseParfums Marco Serussi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%

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

33%Love

33%Like

22%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value61

Category winnerMS Harmony IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

earthy48%

cinnamon30%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic 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

Notes

CardamomVetiverPepperCinnamonMuskEbonyCedarNutmegSaffronAmber

No top / heart / base split published

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring33

Summer50

Fall67

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,057

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#51,758

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

MS Harmony Intense by Parfums Marco Serussi is a warm spicy woody fragrance created for men who appreciate cozy, aromatic profiles. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pepper and fragrant cardamom, creating an immediate prickle of dry spice. As it settles, nutmeg, saffron, and cinnamon add a glowing warmth that feel…

Reviews →

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 MS Harmony Intense?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; MS Harmony Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose MS Harmony Intense for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or MS Harmony Intense?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, MS Harmony Intense 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or MS Harmony Intense?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, MS Harmony Intense 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and MS Harmony Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or MS Harmony Intense better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; MS Harmony Intense suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and MS Harmony Intense?

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. MS Harmony Intense features Cardamom, Vetiver, Pepper, Cinnamon and Musk.