Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Whisky Black

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 126 ratings analysed

5 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,505 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Whisky Black

Evaflor

3.6247 votes

Rank #30,553 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 5 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.
Whisky Black
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Durra5/7

Whisky Black2/7

Ratings & consensus: Durra
Community sentiment: Whisky Black
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Whisky Black
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

Whisky BlackEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 53%Had 25%Want 22%

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

23%Love

43%Like

13%Ok

15%Dislike

6%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerWhisky BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value87

Category winnerWhisky BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

woody90%

vanilla80%

aromatic70%

sweet60%

aquatic50%

Scent match33%Clearly different · 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

Top15-30 mins

LimeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart1-2 hrs

Watery Notes

Base3-5 hrs

Tonka BeanGuaiac WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesWatery Notes and Musk. Durations are only published for Whisky Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall41

Winter24

Day100

Night35

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men80

Unisex20

Women0

Casual 46%Work 26%Party 16%Date 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,505

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#30,553

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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Whisky Black by Evaflor opens with an energetic splash of lime, bitter grapefruit, and sparkling bergamot. The zesty fruit peels deliver an immediate sensory punch before watery notes enter to cool down the sharp acidity. As the refreshing aquatic heart settles, the fragrance reveals a cozy foundation built on sweet t…

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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 Whisky Black?

Durra takes 5 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Whisky Black is rated 3.62/5 from 47 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Whisky Black for a citrus and woody character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Whisky Black?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Whisky Black 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Whisky Black?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Whisky Black 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Whisky Black smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and sweet accords. Common notes include Watery Notes and Musk.

Is Durra or Whisky Black better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Whisky Black?

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. Whisky Black has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, a base of Tonka Bean, Guaiac Wood and Musk.