Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Rose Morocco

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 145 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,280 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Rose Morocco

Vertus

3.7466 votes

Rank #24,091 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Rose Morocco
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Durra4/7

Rose Morocco3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Rose MoroccoVertus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.74/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 41%Had 14%Want 45%

Category winnerDurraRating 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

27%Love

39%Like

14%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerRose MoroccoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value36

Category winnerRose MoroccoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

rose92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm 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

Top

AppleSaffronCardamom

Heart

RoseCashmere WoodGeraniumPeachVioletCedarMagnoliaLily

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodMuskVanillaAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Cashmere Wood, 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 season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring40

Summer20

Fall85

Winter100

Day100

Night85

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex43

Women57

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,280

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,091

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerRose MoroccoHigher 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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Vertus Rose Morocco introduces a dark, spiced take on the classic rose note. By blending tart apple with saffron and cardamom at the start, this unisex blend shifts away from typical sweet florals. Instead, it offers a dry woodiness that wears beautifully in cold weather, settling into a cozy, resinous base on the ski…

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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 Rose Morocco?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Rose Morocco is rated 3.74/5 from 66 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Rose Morocco for a woody and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Rose Morocco?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Rose Morocco 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Rose Morocco?

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

Do Durra and Rose Morocco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Durra or Rose Morocco better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Rose Morocco?

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. Rose Morocco has top notes of Apple, Saffron and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Cashmere Wood, Geranium and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.