Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Sex on The Beach

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sex on The Beach

Apple Parfums

3.7512 votes

Rank #55,559 Fresh SpicyAmber

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.
Sex on The Beach
Choose it for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra4/5

Sex on The Beach1/5

Ratings & consensus: Durra
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Sex on The Beach
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

Sex on The BeachApple Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 19%Had 49%Want 32%

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

8%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSex on The BeachBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

leather77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match44%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

BergamotRose

Heart

PepperLeatherJasmineFreesia

Base

SandalwoodOlibanumAmber

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

Spring71

Summer100

Fall43

Winter57

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#55,559

PerfumerNot listed

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…

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Sex on The Beach by Apple Parfums pairs a bright bergamot and rose opening with a dark center of black pepper, textured leather, and jasmine. As the citrus subsides, sandalwood and smoky olibanum ground the sweet amber base. It fits autumn evenings, leather jacket outings, and cool spring nights when you want an edgy …

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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 Sex on The Beach?

Durra takes 4 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Sex on The Beach is rated 3.75/5 from 12 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Sex on The Beach for a fresh spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Sex on The Beach?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Sex on The Beach 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Sex on The Beach?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Sex on The Beach 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Sex on The Beach smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood.

Is Durra or Sex on The Beach better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Sex on The Beach suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Sex on The Beach?

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. Sex on The Beach has top notes of Bergamot and Rose, heart notes of Pepper, Leather, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Sandalwood, Olibanum and Amber.