Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Parfum De La Nuit No 2

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 399 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,917 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Parfum De La Nuit No 2

Roja Dove

4.36320 votes

Rank #1,664 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Parfum De La Nuit No 2
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Durra4/7

Parfum De La Nuit No 23/7

Ratings & consensus: Parfum De La Nuit No 2
Community sentiment: Parfum De La Nuit No 2
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Durra
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Parfum De La Nuit No 2

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Parfum De La Nuit No 2Roja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 320 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerParfum De La Nuit No 2Rating 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

64%Love

21%Like

7%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

320 votes

Category winnerParfum De La Nuit No 2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value24

Category winnerDurraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match39%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

Top

OrangeBergamotLemon

Heart

Rum

Base

Tolu BalsamBenzoinGuaiac WoodCivetTonka BeanLabdanumCastoreumPapyrus

InformationalShared notesCastoreum and Tolu Balsam. 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

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men50

Unisex44

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,664

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews43

Category winnerParfum De La Nuit No 2Higher 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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Parfum De La Nuit No 2 opens with bright citrus over a dark rum accord, then settles into a warm ambered blend of cocoa, resins, woods, and tonka. It wears rich, smooth, and slightly animalic, with a dressy evening feel. This suits someone who enjoys boozy, spicy, resinous scents and does not mind a bold presence. Man…

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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 Parfum De La Nuit No 2?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Parfum De La Nuit No 2 is rated 4.36/5 from 320 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Parfum De La Nuit No 2 for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Parfum De La Nuit No 2?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Parfum De La Nuit No 2 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Parfum De La Nuit No 2?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Parfum De La Nuit No 2 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Parfum De La Nuit No 2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Castoreum and Tolu Balsam.

Is Durra or Parfum De La Nuit No 2 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Parfum De La Nuit No 2?

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. Parfum De La Nuit No 2 has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rum, a base of Tolu Balsam, Benzoin, Guaiac Wood and Civet.