Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Toukka Ta Tao

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 169 ratings analysed

5 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,090 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Toukka Ta Tao

House of Matriarch

4.0490 votes

Rank #32,240 SweetTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 5 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Toukka Ta Tao
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra5/7

Toukka Ta Tao2/7

Ratings & consensus: Toukka Ta Tao
Community sentiment: Toukka Ta Tao
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Durra
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

Toukka Ta TaoHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 68%

Category winnerToukka Ta TaoRating 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

46%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerToukka Ta TaoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value16

Category winnerDurraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

herbal61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both aromatic, sweet 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

Top20-30 mins

MangoPassionfruitMarigoldLitchiChamomileArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangPalm TreeSea NotesTuberoseJasmine Sambac

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutTolu BalsamVanillaMuskMyrhhAmbergrisSesameTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Vanilla, Musk and Tolu Balsam. Durations are only published for Toukka Ta Tao, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter12

Day100

Night44

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Casual 39%Date 25%Party 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,090

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,240

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

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…

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House of Matriarch Toukka Ta Tao opens with a vibrant clash of wet mango pulp, tart passionfruit, and bittersweet herbal marigold. It feels raw, humid, and unmistakably coastal. Unlike conventional beach scents swimming in synthetic sunscreen lotion, this composition pairs sweet tropical nectar with bitter artemisia, …

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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 Toukka Ta Tao?

Durra takes 5 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Toukka Ta Tao is rated 4.04/5 from 90 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Toukka Ta Tao for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Toukka Ta Tao?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Toukka Ta Tao 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Toukka Ta Tao?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Toukka Ta Tao 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Toukka Ta Tao smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, sweet and amber accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Vanilla, Musk and Tolu Balsam.

Is Durra or Toukka Ta Tao better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Toukka Ta Tao?

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. Toukka Ta Tao has top notes of Mango, Passionfruit, Marigold and Litchi, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Palm Tree, Sea Notes and Tuberose, a base of Coconut, Tolu Balsam, Vanilla and Musk.