Durra vs Signature Royale XXXL
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Durra takes 3 of 5 categories.
DurraChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Signature Royale XXXLChoose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Durra3/5
Signature Royale XXXL2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Durra
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Durra
- Sillage & projection
- Durra
- Value for money
- Signature Royale XXXL
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Signature Royale XXXL
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DurraThe Spirit of DubaiSignature Royale XXXLZaharoffWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 51%Had 5%Want 43%
Category winnerDurraRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
14%Like
6%Ok
18%Dislike
11%Hate
79 votes
36%Love
36%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
14%Hate
14 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDurra
SillageDurra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSignature Royale XXXLBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
woody100%
musky92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
lavender69%
aromatic61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla
Base
CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver
Top
LavenderCardamomPimentoAppleCumin
Heart
Cashmere WoodSuedeMagnoliaCostus
Base
SandalwoodMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cumin, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer68
Fall72
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring83
Summer17
Fall100
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#28,427
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#21,075
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerSignature Royale XXXLHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDurra 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 →Zaharoff Signature Royale XXXL is a bold, modern woody aromatic blend that anchors spicy cardamom and pimento over a warm bed of suede and cashmere wood. Tailored for cool autumn nights, it settles into a clean, musky second-skin scent with subtle animalic edges. This blend strikes a balance between fresh lavender and…
Reviews →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.
Guided comparison
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Durra or Signature Royale XXXL?
Durra takes 3 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Signature Royale XXXL is rated 3.78/5 from 20 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Signature Royale XXXL for a woody and musky character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Durra or Signature Royale XXXL?
Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Signature Royale XXXL 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Durra or Signature Royale XXXL?
Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Signature Royale XXXL 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Durra and Signature Royale XXXL smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cumin, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.
Is Durra or Signature Royale XXXL better for summer or winter?
Durra suits evening wear; Signature Royale XXXL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Durra and Signature Royale XXXL?
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. Signature Royale XXXL has top notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Pimento and Apple, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Suede, Magnolia and Costus, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.
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