Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Wadeema

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Wadeema

Nabeel

3.8637 votes

Rank #28,807 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Wadeema takes 5 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Wadeema
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Durra2/7

Wadeema5/7

Ratings & consensus: Wadeema
Community sentiment: Wadeema
Longevity: Wadeema
Sillage & projection: Wadeema
Value for money: Wadeema
Versatility: Durra
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

WadeemaNabeel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

Category winnerWadeemaRating 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

30%Love

46%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerWadeemaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityWadeema

SillageWadeema

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value92

Category winnerWadeemaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

balsamic69%

rose61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

SaffronLemonCypressMarigoldRosemaryCloves

Heart

Grasse RoseCopahu BalmSandalwoodMadagascar Ylang-YlangCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

Rose OilAgarwood (Oud)White MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood. 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

Spring63

Summer50

Fall38

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,807

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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Wadeema by Nabeel offers a dense, warm fragrance experience that combines rich saffron, bright marigold, and robust agarwood. This unisex scent wears beautifully in cold evening air, wrapping the wearer in a sweet, balsamic cloud. It feels thick on the skin, drawing its power from a traditional Middle Eastern structur…

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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 Wadeema?

Wadeema takes 5 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Wadeema is rated 3.86/5 from 37 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Wadeema for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Wadeema?

They last about the same: Wadeema 89/100, Durra 87/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Wadeema?

Projection is very close: Wadeema 83/100, Durra 82/100 for sillage.

Do Durra and Wadeema smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood.

Is Durra or Wadeema better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Wadeema?

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. Wadeema has top notes of Saffron, Lemon, Cypress and Marigold, heart notes of Grasse Rose, Copahu Balm, Sandalwood and Madagascar Ylang-Ylang, a base of Rose Oil, Agarwood (Oud), White Musk and Patchouli.