Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Pantheon R

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 350 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Pantheon R

Pantheon Roma

4.47271 votes

Rank #2,594 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pantheon R takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pantheon R
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Durra1/7

Pantheon R4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Pantheon RPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.47/ 5 · 271 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

Category winnerPantheon RRating 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

71%Love

15%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

3%Hate

271 votes

Category winnerPantheon RMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value39

Category winnerPantheon RBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

balsamic84%

sweet77%

leather69%

woody61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and woody

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

Top20-40 mins

CinnamonStrawberryRhubarbThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronIrisJasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseLeatherMyrhhGurjan balsamVanillaTolu BalsamAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Incense and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Pantheon R, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring34

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day27

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men70

Unisex27

Women3

Party 42%Date 35%Casual 13%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,594

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerPantheon RHigher 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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Pantheon R opens with an unusual clash of tart rhubarb, wild strawberry, and hot cinnamon bark. Give it five minutes. The early blast is sharp and almost medicinal, but the harshness quickly fades into a rich wave of warm saffron and smoky incense. As the scent settles over the next few hours, heavy resins take contro…

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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 Pantheon R?

Pantheon R takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Pantheon R is rated 4.47/5 from 271 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pantheon R for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Pantheon R?

They last about the same: Durra 87/100, Pantheon R 87/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Pantheon R?

Projection is very close: Durra 82/100, Pantheon R 82/100 for sillage.

Do Durra and Pantheon R smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Incense and Vanilla.

Is Durra or Pantheon R better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Pantheon R suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Pantheon R?

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. Pantheon R has top notes of Cinnamon, Strawberry, Rhubarb and Thyme, heart notes of Saffron, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Leather, Myrhh and Gurjan balsam.