Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Qasamat Bareeq

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 376 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,427 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Qasamat Bareeq

Rasasi

3.92297 votes

Rank #1,501 Warm SpicyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qasamat Bareeq 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.
Qasamat Bareeq
Choose it for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Durra3/7

Qasamat Bareeq4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Qasamat BareeqRasasi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerQasamat BareeqRating 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

46%Love

30%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

164 votes

Category winnerQasamat BareeqMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value79

Category winnerQasamat BareeqBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

leather92%

caramel84%

amber77%

woody69%

animalic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy, woody and amber

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

MarigoldGreen AppleBergamotOrangeArtemisia

Heart

SaffronCaramelJasmineRoseChamomileCloveViolet

Base

MuskLeatherAmbergrisCedarMossBenzoinPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesMusk and Vetiver. 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

Spring65

Summer24

Fall95

Winter100

Day74

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men16

Unisex61

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,501

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

Category winnerQasamat BareeqHigher 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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Qasamat Bareeq by Rasasi is a warm, spicy fragrance that leans into rich leather and sweet caramel notes. Launched in 2021, this unisex scent balances fruity top notes of green apple and bergamot with a deep, resinous base. It performs best in cooler autumn or winter weather, providing a sophisticated, long-lasting pr…

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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 Qasamat Bareeq?

Qasamat Bareeq takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Qasamat Bareeq is rated 3.92/5 from 297 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Qasamat Bareeq for a warm spicy and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Qasamat Bareeq?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Qasamat Bareeq 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Qasamat Bareeq?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Qasamat Bareeq 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Qasamat Bareeq smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Qasamat Bareeq better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Qasamat Bareeq?

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. Qasamat Bareeq has top notes of Marigold, Green Apple, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Caramel, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Leather, Ambergris and Cedar.