Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Oud 27 Perfume Oil

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,558 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Oud 27 Perfume Oil

Le Labo

4.1817 votes

Rank #35,179 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 of 5 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Oud 27 Perfume Oil
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra4/5

Oud 27 Perfume Oil1/5

Ratings & consensus: Oud 27 Perfume Oil
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

Oud 27 Perfume OilLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 41%Had 9%Want 50%

Category winnerOud 27 Perfume OilRating 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

47%Love

35%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate79

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%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

smoky83%

amber74%

balsamic65%

metallic56%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy 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

Notes

SaffronGuaiac WoodIncensePatchouliCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense. Durations are only published for Oud 27 Perfume Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring40

Summer40

Fall100

Winter80

Day60

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,558

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,179

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Oud 27 Perfume Oil by Le Labo presents a dense, resinous blend built on rich woods and dry smoke. Formulated as a concentrated oil, it wears closer and smoother than typical alcohol sprays while retaining serious aromatic depth. The composition centres on earthy patchouli, dry cedar, and guaiac wood, accented by the b…

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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 Oud 27 Perfume Oil?

Durra takes 4 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Oud 27 Perfume Oil is rated 4.18/5 from 17 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud 27 Perfume Oil for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Oud 27 Perfume Oil?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Oud 27 Perfume Oil 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Oud 27 Perfume Oil?

Projection is very close: Durra 82/100, Oud 27 Perfume Oil 80/100 for sillage.

Do Durra and Oud 27 Perfume Oil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Incense.

Is Durra or Oud 27 Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Oud 27 Perfume Oil suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Oud 27 Perfume Oil?

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. Oud 27 Perfume Oil features Saffron, Guaiac Wood, Incense, Patchouli and Cedar.