Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Pheromone for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 110 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,121 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Pheromone for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.1631 votes

Rank #15,898 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pheromone for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pheromone for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra2/7

Pheromone for Men5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Pheromone for MenMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

Category winnerPheromone for MenRating 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

55%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Notes

LabdanumHoneyOlibanumSandalwoodGreen NotesTonka BeanCitrusesBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood. Durations are only published for Pheromone for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night69

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,121

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPheromone for MenHigher 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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Pheromone for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage amber and woody warmth. The scent opens with sharp bergamot and brisk green notes, giving it a crisp, soapy edge reminiscent of classic barbershop formulas. Soon after, thick honey and warm labdanum surface, shifting the balance from brisk c…

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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 Pheromone for Men?

Pheromone for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pheromone for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Pheromone for Men?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Pheromone for Men 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Pheromone for Men?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Pheromone for Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Pheromone for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood.

Is Durra or Pheromone for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Pheromone for Men?

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. Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green Notes.