Durra vs Pure Indigo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Durra takes 3 of 4 categories.
DurraChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Pure IndigoChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Durra3/4
Pure Indigo1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Durra
- Sillage & projection
- Durra
- Value for money
- Pure Indigo
- 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 DubaiPure IndigoCamille RochelleWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.57/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 39%Had 4%Want 57%
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
43%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
29%Hate
7 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDurra
SillageDurra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPure IndigoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
amber100%
woody91%
warm spicy83%
oud74%
earthy65%
balsamic56%
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 = sharedTop
Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla
Base
CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver
Top30 to 45 minutes
IncenseMarigoldSaffron
Heart3 to 4 hours
AmberwoodPatchouliLily-of-the-Valley
Base5 to 8 hours
Agarwood (Oud)oak mossPraline
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Incense. Durations are only published for Pure Indigo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer68
Fall72
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring13
Summer13
Fall88
Winter100
Day71
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#30,848
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#66,765
PerfumerIrene Farmachidi
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 →Pure Indigo by Camille Rochelle is a warm, resinous woody fragrance that pairs smoky incense and bitter herbal marigold with deep saffron right from the first spray. As it settles, dry amberwood and earthy patchouli take center stage, balanced by a faint hint of lily-of-the-valley and a rich foundation of agarwood, fo…
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 Pure Indigo?
Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Pure Indigo is rated 3.57/5 from 7 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Pure Indigo for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Durra or Pure Indigo?
Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Pure Indigo 78/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Durra or Pure Indigo?
Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Pure Indigo 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Durra and Pure Indigo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Incense.
Is Durra or Pure Indigo better for summer or winter?
Durra suits evening wear; Pure Indigo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Durra and Pure Indigo?
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. Pure Indigo has top notes of Incense, Marigold and Saffron, heart notes of Amberwood, Patchouli and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), oak moss and Praline.
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