Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 93 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,883 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil

L'Occitane en Provence

4.3614 votes

Rank #31,167 AmberCitrus

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.
Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra3/5

Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil2/5

Ratings & consensus: Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil
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

Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In OilL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 38%Had 11%Want 51%

Category winnerTerre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In OilRating 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

57%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value42

Category winnerTerre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In OilBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

amber100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

aromatic77%

lavender69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both amber, 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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderBitter AlmondPeony

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanBenzoinSylkolide

InformationalShared notesLavender. Durations are only published for Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring57

Summer100

Fall57

Winter43

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 36%Work 32%Date 25%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,883

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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L'Occitane en Provence Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil delivers a radiant, sunlit experience designed for effortless daily wear. The fragrance opens with an invigorating burst of bitter orange and pink grapefruit that quickly melds into a silky oil base. Give it ten minutes. Soon, aromatic French lavender pa…

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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 Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil is rated 4.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil for a amber and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender.

Is Durra or Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil?

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. Terre de Lumiere Sparkling Edition In Oil has top notes of Bitter Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lavender, Bitter Almond and Peony, a base of Tonka Bean, Benzoin and Sylkolide.