Durra vs Versilia Platinum
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Versilia Platinum takes 4 of 7 categories.
DurraChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Versilia PlatinumChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Durra3/7
Versilia Platinum4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Versilia Platinum
- Community sentiment
- Versilia Platinum
- Longevity
- Durra
- Sillage & projection
- Durra
- Value for money
- Versilia Platinum
- Versatility
- Durra
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Versilia Platinum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DurraThe Spirit of DubaiVersilia PlatinumProfumi del ForteWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 73 votes
Have 28%Had 11%Want 61%
Category winnerVersilia PlatinumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
14%Like
6%Ok
18%Dislike
11%Hate
79 votes
42%Love
37%Like
1%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
73 votes
Category winnerVersilia PlatinumMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDurra
SillageDurra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVersilia PlatinumBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
woody100%
citrus92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
floral61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin
Heart
Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla
Base
CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver
Top1 to 2 hours
BergamotGrapefruitPepperPink PepperMyrhh
Heart3 to 4 hours
FreesiaMagnoliaGeraniumRoseLily-of-the-Valley
Base8 to 12+ hours
VetiverIncenseVirginia Cedaroak mossImmortellePatchouliVanille
InformationalShared notesIncense, Immortelle and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Versilia Platinum, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer68
Fall72
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring79
Summer64
Fall100
Winter64
Day100
Night85
Category winnerDurraMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,728
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#16,241
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerVersilia PlatinumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDurra 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 →Versilia Platinum by Profumi del Forte is a woody chypre fragrance built around bold resins, brisk citrus, and earthy woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit, immediately spiced by black pepper and pink pepper. Rather than lingering on clean fruit, the fragrance quickly reveals its …
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Durra or Versilia Platinum?
Versilia Platinum takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Versilia Platinum is rated 4.01/5 from 73 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Versilia Platinum for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Durra or Versilia Platinum?
They last about the same: Durra 87/100, Versilia Platinum 85/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Durra or Versilia Platinum?
Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Versilia Platinum 79/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Durra and Versilia Platinum smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Incense, Immortelle and Vetiver.
Is Durra or Versilia Platinum better for summer or winter?
For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; Versilia Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Durra and Versilia Platinum?
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. Versilia Platinum has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Freesia, Magnolia, Geranium and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Incense, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.
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