Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Oro Zu

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 81 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,303 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Oro Zu

Pisello Parfum

3.002 votes

Rank #63,179 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 of 4 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oro Zu
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra4/4

Oro Zu0/4

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

Oro ZuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value0

Category winnerDurraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

fresh spicy69%

leather61%

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

OudSaltOzonic notesCardamomPearBergamotMintGreen Apple

Heart

TobaccoLeatherTurkish RosePralineLavenderIrisCinnamonSage

Base

VanillaPatchouliAmbroxanAmberSandalwoodBenzoin

InformationalShared notesOzonic notes, Lavender, Sandalwood and Vanilla. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men33

Unisex0

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,179

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Manuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia launched Oro Zu in 2024 as a complex, dense fragrance for men. The scent profiles dark, rich oud against a sharp marine saltiness and fresh spices. It is designed for cold fall and winter nights, presenting a bold alternative for collectors of heavy, resinous blends who want a challe…

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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 Oro Zu?

Durra takes 4 of 4 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Oro Zu is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oro Zu for a amber and warm spicy character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Oro Zu?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Oro Zu 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Oro Zu?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Oro Zu 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Oro Zu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Ozonic notes, Lavender, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Durra or Oro Zu better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Oro Zu suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Oro Zu?

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. Oro Zu has top notes of Oud, Salt, Ozonic notes and Cardamom, heart notes of Tobacco, Leather, Turkish Rose and Praline, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli, Ambroxan and Amber.