Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Unsettled

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 189 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,969 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Unsettled

FZOTIC

3.83110 votes

Rank #14,542 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Unsettled 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.
Unsettled
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Durra3/7

Unsettled4/7

Ratings & consensus: Unsettled
Community sentiment: Unsettled
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Unsettled
Versatility: Durra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Unsettled

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

UnsettledFZOTIC

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 110 votes

Have 35%Had 11%Want 54%

Category winnerUnsettledRating 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

32%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

2%Hate

110 votes

Category winnerUnsettledMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value47

Category winnerUnsettledBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

marine69%

powdery61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and sweet

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

Notes

PineappleSandalwoodSea NotesChinese Black TeaBergamotVanillaClary SageLabdanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Clary Sage, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Unsettled, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring78

Summer100

Fall42

Winter3

Day100

Night19

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men8

Unisex72

Women20

Casual 43%Work 29%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,969

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,542

PerfumerBruno Fazzolari

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerUnsettledHigher 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…

Reviews →

FZOTIC Unsettled is an adventurous, boundary-crossing unisex fragrance created by independent perfumer Bruno Fazzolari. Inspired by the rugged terrain of the American West, the scent opens with an unexpected pairing of tart pineapple and salty ocean spray. As the initial brightness settles, a heart of steeped Chinese …

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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 Unsettled?

Unsettled takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Unsettled is rated 3.83/5 from 110 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Unsettled for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Unsettled?

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

Which projects more, Durra or Unsettled?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Unsettled 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Unsettled smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Clary Sage, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Durra or Unsettled better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Unsettled?

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. Unsettled features Pineapple, Sandalwood, Sea Notes, Chinese Black Tea and Bergamot.