Fragrance comparison

Durra vs SO ± Satin

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,883 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

SO ± Satin

UERMI · 2018

4.1520 votes

Rank #52,225 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
SO ± Satin
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra3/5

SO ± Satin2/5

Ratings & consensus: SO ± Satin
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: SO ± Satin
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

SO ± SatinUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 18%Had 14%Want 68%

Category winnerSO ± SatinRating 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

25%Love

70%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value44

Category winnerSO ± SatinBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

herbal58%

fresh44%

white floral30%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fresh spicy 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

Notes

GingerBergamotArtemisiaLemon BlossomPepperMandarin OrangeVetiverMuskWild RosePatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for SO ± Satin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring75

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 39%Casual 33%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#52,225

PerfumerAlexandra Carlin

Launched2018

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 →

Do not overspray this on humid mornings. The initial spray unleashes cold, grated ginger alongside tart bergamot and juicy mandarin orange. It jolts the senses. Alexandra Carlin designed this fragrance to mirror the cool slip of satin fabric against warm skin. Within fifteen minutes, the fiery opening settles into a d…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Durra or SO ± Satin?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; SO ± Satin is rated 4.15/5 from 20 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose SO ± Satin for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or SO ± Satin?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, SO ± Satin 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or SO ± Satin?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, SO ± Satin 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and SO ± Satin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Musk and Vetiver.

Is Durra or SO ± Satin better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; SO ± Satin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and SO ± Satin?

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. SO ± Satin features Ginger, Bergamot, Artemisia, Lemon Blossom and Pepper.