Fragrance comparison

Durra vs The Way You Kiss Me

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,777 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

The Way You Kiss Me

Devertere

4.0026 votes

Rank #35,594 Warm SpicySweet

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 longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
The Way You Kiss Me
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Durra4/7

The Way You Kiss Me3/7

Ratings & consensus: The Way You Kiss Me
Community sentiment: The Way You Kiss Me
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: The Way You Kiss Me
Versatility: Durra
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

The Way You Kiss MeDevertere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 35%Had 2%Want 63%

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeRating 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

42%Love

35%Like

8%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value68

Category winnerThe Way You Kiss MeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

woody69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber

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

OatmilkAlmond MilkCaramelBergamotCoconutCandied Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

RiceSaffronMilkshakeCashmere WoodPeachCotton Candy

Base6-10 hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodOudPatchouliMuskAmberVanillaBenzoin

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for The Way You Kiss Me, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring77

Summer54

Fall100

Winter77

Day100

Night92

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Date 35%Casual 30%Work 20%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,594

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Devertere's The Way You Kiss Me feels like stepping into an artisan bakery right after an autumn rain. It opens with rich caramel, steamed oatmilk, and a bright splash of candied orange that cuts through the initial dessert sweetness. The scent never collapses into a syrupy mess. Instead, soft steamed rice, creamy alm…

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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 The Way You Kiss Me?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; The Way You Kiss Me is rated 4.00/5 from 26 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose The Way You Kiss Me for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or The Way You Kiss Me?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, The Way You Kiss Me 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or The Way You Kiss Me?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, The Way You Kiss Me 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and The Way You Kiss Me smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Durra or The Way You Kiss Me better for summer or winter?

For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; The Way You Kiss Me suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and The Way You Kiss Me?

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. The Way You Kiss Me has top notes of Oatmilk, Almond Milk, Caramel and Bergamot, heart notes of Rice, Saffron, Milkshake and Cashmere Wood, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Oud and Patchouli.