Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Petale d'Ambre

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 165 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,912 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Petale d'Ambre

Zara

3.8186 votes

Rank #8,314 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Petale d'Ambre 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.
Petale d'Ambre
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Petale d'Ambre4/7

Ratings & consensus: Petale d'Ambre
Community sentiment: Petale d'Ambre
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Petale d'Ambre
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Petale d'Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Petale d'AmbreZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 86 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 53%

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreRating 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

41%Love

24%Like

14%Ok

18%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value78

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

patchouli100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

lavender69%

white floral61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and fresh 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

BergamotLemon

Heart

LavenderLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegLabdanum

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesLavender and Cashmere Wood. 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

Spring85

Summer58

Fall100

Winter54

Day100

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men29

Unisex48

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,314

PerfumerJo Malone

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerPetale d'AmbreHigher 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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Petale d'Ambre opens with brisk bergamot and lemon, then settles into a clean, aromatic mix of lavender, patchouli and soft woods. On skin, many wearers describe it as soapy, polished and quietly old-school, with a drydown that can feel like fresh laundry or elegant detergent. It suits shoppers who enjoy structured la…

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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 Petale d'Ambre?

Petale d'Ambre takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Petale d'Ambre is rated 3.81/5 from 86 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Petale d'Ambre for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Petale d'Ambre?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Petale d'Ambre 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Petale d'Ambre?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Petale d'Ambre 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Petale d'Ambre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender and Cashmere Wood.

Is Durra or Petale d'Ambre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Petale d'Ambre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Petale d'Ambre?

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. Petale d'Ambre has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Lily-of-the-Valley, Nutmeg and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris and Cashmere Wood.