Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Or de Calambac

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 248 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,431 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Or de Calambac

Chopard · 2019

4.07169 votes

Rank #9,873 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Or de Calambac 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.
Or de Calambac
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Durra3/7

Or de Calambac4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Or de CalambacChopard

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerOr de CalambacRating 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

41%Love

35%Like

14%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

169 votes

Category winnerOr de CalambacMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value39

Category winnerOr de CalambacBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

oud77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AnisePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoHazelnutTonka BeanCinnamonJuniper

Base6-8+ hrs

Laotian OudMyrhhVetiverAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodLabdanumCypress

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Or de Calambac, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring44

Summer36

Fall94

Winter100

Day100

Night96

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men33

Unisex55

Women12

Date 32%Casual 28%Work 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,873

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched2019

Reviews14

Category winnerOr de CalambacHigher 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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Chopard Or de Calambac pairs precious Laotian oud with the comforting warmth of dry baking spices and gourmet confectionery. The first mist releases an energetic spark of pink pepper and spicy star anise that rapidly softens into bitter cacao powder, roasted hazelnuts, and fragrant cinnamon. As the fragrance warms on …

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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 Or de Calambac?

Or de Calambac takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Or de Calambac is rated 4.07/5 from 169 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Or de Calambac for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Or de Calambac?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Or de Calambac 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Or de Calambac?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Or de Calambac 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Or de Calambac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Or de Calambac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Or de Calambac suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Or de Calambac?

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. Or de Calambac has top notes of Star Anise and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cacao, Hazelnut, Tonka Bean and Cinnamon, a base of Laotian Oud, Myrhh, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).