Fragrance comparison

Durra vs You

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

4 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,732 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

You

Desigual

3.63175 votes

Rank #17,177 CitrusWarm 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.
You
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Durra4/7

You3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

YouDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.63/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 63%Had 38%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

14%Love

53%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

Category winnerYouMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value71

Category winnerYouBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

coffee61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and amber

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeRhubarbGrapefruitViolet

Heart2-3 hrs

Tonka BeanBenzoinCedarMuskOrange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

PralineCoffeeCardamomJasmine

InformationalShared notesMusk. Durations are only published for You, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring47

Summer41

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,732

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,177

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerYouHigher 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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Desigual You opens with an energetic splash of bitter bergamot, tart grapefruit, and crisp rhubarb that immediately cuts through the air. Within fifteen minutes, that brisk citrus freshness softens into an inviting heart of warm benzoin, velvety violet, and creamy tonka bean. The true comfort lies in the drydown, wher…

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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 You?

Durra takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; You is rated 3.63/5 from 175 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose You for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Durra or You?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, You 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or You?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, You 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and You smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Musk.

Is Durra or You better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and You?

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. You has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Rhubarb and Grapefruit, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Benzoin, Cedar and Musk, a base of Praline, Coffee, Cardamom and Jasmine.