Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Unwind

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 307 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,777 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Unwind

TUMI

3.63228 votes

Rank #8,693 AromaticFresh Spicy

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Unwind
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Durra4/7

Unwind3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

UnwindTUMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.63/ 5 · 228 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

31%Like

20%Ok

12%Dislike

7%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerUnwindMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value51

Category winnerUnwindBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

herbal77%

citrus69%

oud61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh 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

Top20-30 mins

GingerLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

SageGeraniumLavender

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodVetiverAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesLavender, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Unwind, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring89

Summer49

Fall100

Winter75

Day86

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

Work 37%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,693

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews50

Category winnerUnwindHigher 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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TUMI Unwind opens with a crisp snap of fresh lemon and spicy ginger. The initial burst feels bright and energetic before settling down into an aromatic heart of lavender, sage, and geranium. As the citrus fades over the first half hour, warm sandalwood and clean agarwood oud take over the base. You get a dry, herbal w…

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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 Unwind?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Unwind is rated 3.63/5 from 228 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Unwind for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Unwind?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Unwind 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Unwind?

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

Do Durra and Unwind smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Vetiver.

Is Durra or Unwind better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Unwind?

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. Unwind has top notes of Ginger and Lemon, heart notes of Sage, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Agarwood (Oud).