Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Neandertal Dark 2015

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,334 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Neandertal Dark 2015

Neandertal

3.2066 votes

Rank #28,092 AromaticFresh Spicy

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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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Neandertal Dark 2015
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Durra4/7

Neandertal Dark 20153/7

Ratings & consensus: Durra
Community sentiment: Durra
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Neandertal Dark 2015
Versatility: Neandertal Dark 2015
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Neandertal Dark 2015

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Neandertal Dark 2015Neandertal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.20/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

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

21%Love

33%Like

6%Ok

23%Dislike

17%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerDurraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value33

Category winnerNeandertal Dark 2015Best 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%

oud77%

leather69%

green61%

Scent match44%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

Top

Green LeavesPinePink PepperGrapefruitGinger

Heart

GeraniumSeaweedIncenseCaraway

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherVetiverAmberTobaccoMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPine, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Incense. 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

Spring77

Summer62

Fall100

Winter92

Day100

Night87

Category winnerNeandertal Dark 2015Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men54

Unisex21

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,092

PerfumerEuan McCall

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerNeandertal Dark 2015Higher 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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Neandertal Dark 2015 opens with a bitter crunch of green leaves, cold pine needles, and crushed pink pepper. Grapefruit and ginger give the opening a tart bite that cuts through humid air. Within twenty minutes, the initial brightness subsides as iodine seaweed, dry caraway seeds, and smoky incense rise from the heart…

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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 Neandertal Dark 2015?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Neandertal Dark 2015 is rated 3.20/5 from 66 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Neandertal Dark 2015 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Neandertal Dark 2015?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Neandertal Dark 2015 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Neandertal Dark 2015?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Neandertal Dark 2015 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Neandertal Dark 2015 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pine, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Incense.

Is Durra or Neandertal Dark 2015 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Neandertal Dark 2015 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Neandertal Dark 2015?

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. Neandertal Dark 2015 has top notes of Green Leaves, Pine, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Seaweed, Incense and Caraway, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Vetiver and Amber.