Fragrance comparison

Durra vs TREE OF LIFE

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,622 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

TREE OF LIFE

Celebon

4.001 votes

Rank #61,182 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 3 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
TREE OF LIFE
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra3/3

TREE OF LIFE0/3

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

TREE OF LIFECelebon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 13%Had 0%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

powdery83%

fresh spicy65%

amber48%

earthy30%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy 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

NutmegRed PepperGrapefruitOrangeLemonMint

Heart2-4 hrs

CedarVetiverGingerJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodLabdanumResinFrankincensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesSandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for TREE OF LIFE, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,622

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,182

PerfumerNot listed

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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Celebon Tree of Life hits the skin with a brisk burst of grapefruit, sweet orange, and cool mint before settling into a warm bed of cedar and spiced nutmeg. It smells vibrant yet grounded. The opening has real bite. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus flash fades into earthy vetiver and creamy sandalwood, wrappe…

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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 TREE OF LIFE?

Durra takes 3 of 3 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; TREE OF LIFE is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose TREE OF LIFE for a woody and powdery character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or TREE OF LIFE?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, TREE OF LIFE 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or TREE OF LIFE?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, TREE OF LIFE 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and TREE OF LIFE smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Durra or TREE OF LIFE better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; TREE OF LIFE suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and TREE OF LIFE?

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. TREE OF LIFE has top notes of Nutmeg, Red Pepper, Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Cedar, Vetiver, Ginger and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Labdanum, Resin and Frankincense.