Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Saffron Madness

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 89 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Saffron Madness

Amarsi Fragrances

3.3010 votes

Rank #59,992 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 of 5 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Saffron Madness
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Durra4/5

Saffron Madness1/5

Ratings & consensus: Durra
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Saffron Madness
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 Dubai

Saffron MadnessAmarsi Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 36%Had 0%Want 64%

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

20%Love

20%Like

30%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSaffron MadnessBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

woody86%

musky72%

fresh spicy58%

aromatic44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

OlibanumLabdanumSaffronSpicy Notes

Heart

MyrtleLavenderNarcissus

Base

VetiverMuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesLavender, Musk 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

Spring67

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men11

Unisex67

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#59,992

PerfumerAlessandra Castelbarco

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurraHigher 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…

Reviews →

Saffron Madness by Amarsi Fragrances is a fragrance for women and men. Saffron Madness was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Alessandra Castelbarco. Top notes are Olibanum, Labdanum, Saffron and Spicy Notes; middle notes are Myrtle, Lavender and Narcissus; base notes are Vetiver, Musk, Labdanum and A…

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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 Saffron Madness?

Durra takes 4 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Saffron Madness is rated 3.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Saffron Madness for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Saffron Madness?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Saffron Madness 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Saffron Madness?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Saffron Madness 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Saffron Madness smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Saffron Madness better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Saffron Madness suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Saffron Madness?

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. Saffron Madness has top notes of Olibanum, Labdanum, Saffron and Spicy Notes, heart notes of Myrtle, Lavender and Narcissus, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Ambergris.