Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Rosa Sublime

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 307 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,303 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Rosa Sublime

Granado

4.05228 votes

Rank #11,552 Warm SpicyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rosa Sublime 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.
Rosa Sublime
Choose it for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Durra3/7

Rosa Sublime4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Rosa SublimeGranado

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%

Category winnerRosa SublimeRating 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

51%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerRosa SublimeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value50

Category winnerRosa SublimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

rose92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

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

NutmegCassisDavana

Heart

RoseGeraniumJasmine

Base

SaffronAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men3

Unisex35

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,303

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,552

PerfumerQuentin Bisch

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerRosa SublimeHigher 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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Rosa Sublime by Granado opens with prickly nutmeg, sharp cassis, and bittersweet davana. Quentin Bisch builds a heavy heart of rich rose and crisp geranium before grounding the composition in dark saffron, warm amber, and creamy sandalwood. It cuts through chilly winter air with a spicy, woody rose profile that stays …

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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 Rosa Sublime?

Rosa Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Rosa Sublime is rated 4.05/5 from 228 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rosa Sublime for a warm spicy and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Rosa Sublime?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Rosa Sublime 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Rosa Sublime?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Rosa Sublime 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Rosa Sublime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood.

Is Durra or Rosa Sublime better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Rosa Sublime?

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. Rosa Sublime has top notes of Nutmeg, Cassis and Davana, heart notes of Rose, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Saffron, Amber and Sandalwood.