Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Silver Edelweiss

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 135 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,200 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Silver Edelweiss

Aura of Kazakhstan

3.6156 votes

Rank #25,034 GreenWoody

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.
Silver Edelweiss
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra4/7

Silver Edelweiss3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Silver EdelweissAura of Kazakhstan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 56 votes

Have 38%Had 10%Want 53%

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

34%Like

16%Ok

20%Dislike

4%Hate

56 votes

Category winnerSilver EdelweissMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value25

Category winnerDurraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

green100%

woody92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

conifer61%

Scent match39%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

PineIncense

Heart

Green NotesCloves

Base

MuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPine, Incense, Vanilla and Musk. 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

Spring100

Summer54

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerSilver EdelweissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men58

Unisex39

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,034

PerfumerVanessa Prudent

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSilver EdelweissHigher 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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Silver Edelweiss by Aura of Kazakhstan brings the crisp air of high-altitude mountains to life. It features a sharp opening of pine and incense that settles into a green and clove-infused heart. This aromatic composition eventually dries down to a clean, musky vanilla base, making it a versatile choice for anyone seek…

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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 Silver Edelweiss?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Silver Edelweiss is rated 3.61/5 from 56 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Silver Edelweiss for a green and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Silver Edelweiss?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Silver Edelweiss 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Silver Edelweiss?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Silver Edelweiss 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Silver Edelweiss smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pine, Incense, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Durra or Silver Edelweiss better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Silver Edelweiss?

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. Silver Edelweiss has top notes of Pine and Incense, heart notes of Green Notes and Cloves, a base of Musk and Vanilla.