Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Osmanthus Noble

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 139 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,688 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Osmanthus Noble

Exaltatum

3.9560 votes

Rank #13,478 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Osmanthus Noble 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.
Osmanthus Noble
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Osmanthus Noble4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Osmanthus NobleExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleRating 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

38%Love

35%Like

12%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value45

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

musky77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesCardamomMandarin OrangePimentoBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

OsmanthusSuedeSaffronStyraxYlang-YlangClary SageJasmine Sambac

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodTobaccoAnimal notesVetiverTonka BeanMuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Clary Sage, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for Osmanthus Noble, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring50

Summer25

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night82

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

Date 36%Casual 24%Work 21%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,688

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,478

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerOsmanthus NobleHigher 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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Exaltatum Osmanthus Noble is a dense, opulent chypre that merges golden florals with deep, tactile textures. It starts with a fizzy blast of aldehydes, sweet mandarin orange, and pimento pepper, quickly unveiling a heart of golden osmanthus petals that carry a natural dried apricot aroma. As the opening settles, a sof…

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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 Osmanthus Noble?

Osmanthus Noble takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Osmanthus Noble is rated 3.95/5 from 60 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Osmanthus Noble for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Osmanthus Noble?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Osmanthus Noble 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Osmanthus Noble?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Osmanthus Noble 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Osmanthus Noble smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Clary Sage, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Durra or Osmanthus Noble better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Osmanthus Noble?

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. Osmanthus Noble has top notes of Aldehydes, Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Pimento, heart notes of Osmanthus, Suede, Saffron and Styrax, a base of Sandalwood, Tobacco, Animal notes and Vetiver.