Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Nota Loca

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 213 ratings analysed

5 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,327 WoodyAromatic

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12%scent match

Clearly different

Nota Loca

Ulyka Parfums

3.47134 votes

Rank #17,726 TropicalSweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 5 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.
Nota Loca
Choose it for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra5/7

Nota Loca2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Nota LocaUlyka Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 134 votes

Have 75%Had 25%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

34%Love

19%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

13%Hate

134 votes

Category winnerDurraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value34

Category winnerNota LocaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

tropical100%

sweet86%

fruity72%

vanilla58%

coconut44%

citrus30%

Scent match12%Clearly different · both sweet

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

Top20-30 mins

Acai BerryCoconutYuzu

Heart2-3 hrs

PapayaMangoCardamom

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesVanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Nota Loca, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring60

Summer100

Fall28

Winter18

Day100

Night36

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 40%Party 33%Date 17%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,327

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,726

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerNota LocaHigher 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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Nota Loca by Ulyka Parfums delivers a vibrant, uninhibited splash of sugary tropical fruits. Right after spraying, tart acai berry and tangy yuzu cut through a thick cloud of sweet coconut candy. It feels immediately playful. Within thirty minutes, the citrus edge recedes, letting juicy mango and fleshy papaya dominat…

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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 Nota Loca?

Durra takes 5 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Nota Loca is rated 3.47/5 from 134 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Nota Loca for a tropical and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Nota Loca?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Nota Loca 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Nota Loca?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Nota Loca 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Nota Loca smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Vanilla and Musk.

Is Durra or Nota Loca better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Nota Loca?

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. Nota Loca has top notes of Acai Berry, Coconut and Yuzu, heart notes of Papaya, Mango and Cardamom, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.