Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Tender Amber Intense

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 187 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Tender Amber Intense

Zara

4.35108 votes

Rank #4,482 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tender Amber Intense 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.
Tender Amber Intense
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Durra3/7

Tender Amber Intense4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Tender Amber IntenseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 39%

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseRating 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

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

tuberose77%

rose65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber 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

Saffron

Heart

IncenseTuberoseRose

Base

AmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesIncense. 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

Summer89

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men38

Unisex57

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseHigher 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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Zara launches a surprisingly heavy hitter with this one. A sharp blast of saffron starts the experience, leading into a thick, sweet cloud that feels right for chilly autumn evenings. It leans heavily into a sugary vibe, making it a solid casual wear option when you want to stand out in a crowd.

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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 Tender Amber Intense?

Tender Amber Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Tender Amber Intense is rated 4.35/5 from 108 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Tender Amber Intense for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Tender Amber Intense?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Tender Amber Intense 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Tender Amber Intense?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Tender Amber Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Tender Amber Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Incense.

Is Durra or Tender Amber Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tender Amber Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Tender Amber Intense?

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. Tender Amber Intense has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Amber and Labdanum.