Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Ophidian Black Cherry

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 314 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,993 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Ophidian Black Cherry

PARIS CORNER

4.05235 votes

Rank #8,118 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ophidian Black Cherry 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.
Ophidian Black Cherry
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra3/7

Ophidian Black Cherry4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Ophidian Black CherryPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 235 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryRating 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

44%Love

28%Like

20%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

235 votes

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value74

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

rose69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RaspberryBergamot

Heart2 to 3 hours

PralineDamask RoseHeliotropeJasmine

Base3 to 5 hours

Guaiac WoodPalo SantoAmbrettolideTonka BeanPatchouliVetiverPear

InformationalShared notesVetiver. Durations are only published for Ophidian Black Cherry, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring53

Summer23

Fall100

Winter96

Day73

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men4

Unisex32

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,118

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerOphidian Black CherryHigher 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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Ophidian Black Cherry by PARIS CORNER delivers a dark, confectionary profile centered on tart fruit and dense woods. It introduces itself with a sharp flash of raspberry and crisp bergamot, cutting through an immediate undercurrent of nutty praline and floral sweetness. As the scent settles, Damask rose, powdery helio…

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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 Ophidian Black Cherry?

Ophidian Black Cherry takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Ophidian Black Cherry is rated 4.05/5 from 235 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ophidian Black Cherry for a woody and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Ophidian Black Cherry?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Ophidian Black Cherry 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Ophidian Black Cherry?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Ophidian Black Cherry 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Ophidian Black Cherry smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver.

Is Durra or Ophidian Black Cherry better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Ophidian Black Cherry suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Ophidian Black Cherry?

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. Ophidian Black Cherry has top notes of Raspberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Praline, Damask Rose, Heliotrope and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Palo Santo, Ambrettolide and Tonka Bean.