Fragrance comparison

Durra vs UnderOUD

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 96 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

UnderOUD

The Gate Fragrances Paris

3.7117 votes

Rank #42,775 VanillaWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 4 of 5 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
UnderOUD
Choose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Durra4/5

UnderOUD1/5

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

UnderOUDThe Gate Fragrances Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%

Category winnerDurraRating 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

29%Love

24%Like

41%Ok

0%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value28

Category winnerUnderOUDBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

vanilla100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, 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

GeraniumPepperOlibanumPlumSage

Heart

SandalwoodBalsam FirFirPatchouliSaffronVetiverCedar

Base

Tonka BeanVanillaMuskBenzoinCastoreumAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodMoss

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Vanilla and Castoreum. 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

Spring29

Summer0

Fall86

Winter100

Day17

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men60

Unisex30

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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UnderOUD by The Gate Fragrances Paris opens with an intriguing contrast of sharp black pepper, aromatic sage, and ripe dark plum, supported by smoky olibanum resin. As the fragrance settles, lush balsam fir needles, cedar, and earthy patchouli take center stage alongside a trace of tingly saffron. The extended dry dow…

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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 UnderOUD?

Durra takes 4 of 5 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; UnderOUD is rated 3.71/5 from 17 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose UnderOUD for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or UnderOUD?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, UnderOUD 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or UnderOUD?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, UnderOUD 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and UnderOUD smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Vanilla and Castoreum.

Is Durra or UnderOUD better for summer or winter?

Durra suits evening wear; UnderOUD suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Durra and UnderOUD?

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. UnderOUD has top notes of Geranium, Pepper, Olibanum and Plum, heart notes of Sandalwood, Balsam Fir, Fir and Patchouli, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin.