Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Sapphire

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,257 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sapphire

Armaf

3.94155 votes

Rank #7,282 AquaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sapphire 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.
Sapphire
Choose it for a aquatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Sapphire4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

SapphireArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 155 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

Category winnerSapphireRating 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

30%Love

42%Like

20%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

155 votes

Category winnerSapphireMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSapphireBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aquatic100%

amber92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh 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

GrapefruitMintPink PepperGinger

Heart

Watery NotesViolet LeavesWoody Notes

Base

AmbergrisAmberGuaiac WoodCedar

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes and Woody Notes. 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

Spring85

Summer100

Fall37

Winter15

Day100

Night42

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men81

Unisex14

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,282

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winnerSapphireHigher 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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Sapphire by Armaf opens with a sharp splash of grapefruit and fresh mint, backed by a quick kick of ginger. It feels clean and athletic on the skin, quickly settling into watery notes and a green violet leaf heart. Over the hours, a base of ambergris and cedar anchors the clean profile, giving it a salty warmth. This …

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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 Sapphire?

Sapphire takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Sapphire is rated 3.94/5 from 155 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sapphire for a aquatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Sapphire?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Sapphire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Sapphire?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Sapphire 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Sapphire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Watery Notes and Woody Notes.

Is Durra or Sapphire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Sapphire?

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. Sapphire has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Pink Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Watery Notes, Violet Leaves and Woody Notes, a base of Ambergris, Amber, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.