Durra vs Prince of Persia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
DurraChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Prince of PersiaChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Durra2/4
Prince of Persia2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Prince of Persia
- Sillage & projection
- Durra
- Value for money
- Prince of Persia
- 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 DubaiPrince of PersiaL'Empire des SensWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 9%Had 0%Want 91%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
14%Like
6%Ok
18%Dislike
11%Hate
79 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityPrince of Persia
SillageDurra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPrince of PersiaBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
warm spicy77%
lavender69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla
Base
CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver
Top
SpicesBergamotCypress
Heart
LavenderJasmine
Base
Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanilla
InformationalShared notesLavender, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer68
Fall72
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring67
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,558
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#61,235
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerDurraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDurra 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…
Reviews →Prince of Persia by L'Empire des Sens opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and resinous cypress. The top notes feel bright and herbaceous, driven by an unlisted mix of black pepper and cool cardamom spices. As the citrus settles, clean lavender takes center stage alongside a light touch of jasmine. The floral heart ke…
Reviews →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 Prince of Persia?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Prince of Persia is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Prince of Persia for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Durra or Prince of Persia?
Prince of Persia lasts longest (Prince of Persia 90/100, Durra 87/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Durra or Prince of Persia?
Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Prince of Persia 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Durra and Prince of Persia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
Is Durra or Prince of Persia better for summer or winter?
Durra suits evening wear; Prince of Persia suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Durra and Prince of Persia?
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. Prince of Persia has top notes of Spices, Bergamot and Cypress, heart notes of Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood and Vanilla.
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