Durra vs XXV Marzo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
XXV Marzo 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.
XXV MarzoChoose it for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Durra3/7
XXV Marzo4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- XXV Marzo
- Community sentiment
- XXV Marzo
- Longevity
- Durra
- Sillage & projection
- Durra
- Value for money
- XXV Marzo
- Versatility
- Durra
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- XXV Marzo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DurraThe Spirit of DubaiXXV MarzoProfumo di FirenzeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 79 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.21/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 40%Had 8%Want 52%
Category winnerXXV MarzoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
14%Like
6%Ok
18%Dislike
11%Hate
79 votes
46%Love
39%Like
6%Ok
6%Dislike
2%Hate
82 votes
Category winnerXXV MarzoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDurra
SillageDurra
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerXXV MarzoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
warm spicy100%
vanilla92%
rose84%
oud77%
powdery69%
coffee61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both warm 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
RoseCoffeeSpices
Heart3 to 5 hours
Agarwood (Oud)SaffronIncenseLeather
Base5 to 8 hours
VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Incense and Vanilla. Durations are only published for XXV Marzo, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer68
Fall72
Winter100
Day83
Night100
Spring50
Summer14
Fall100
Winter95
Day73
Night100
Category winnerDurraMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,828
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,911
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews8
Category winnerXXV MarzoHigher 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 →XXV Marzo by Profumo di Firenze combines dark roasted coffee, piquant spices, and deep velvety rose into an assertive opening. As the initial bloom settles, the fragrance shifts toward a smoky heart centered on agarwood, dry leather, saffron, and resinous incense. The base introduces a soothing layer of sweet vanilla,…
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 XXV Marzo?
XXV Marzo takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; XXV Marzo is rated 4.21/5 from 82 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose XXV Marzo for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Durra or XXV Marzo?
Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, XXV Marzo 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Durra or XXV Marzo?
Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, XXV Marzo 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Durra and XXV Marzo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Incense and Vanilla.
Is Durra or XXV Marzo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Durra is the stronger pick. For winter, Durra is the stronger pick. Durra suits evening wear; XXV Marzo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Durra and XXV Marzo?
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. XXV Marzo has top notes of Rose, Coffee and Spices, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Incense and Leather, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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