Fragrance comparison

Durra vs Zafar

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 411 ratings analysed

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Zafar

Omanluxury

4.27332 votes

Rank #1,279 OudAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zafar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Zafar
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Durra3/7

Zafar4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

ZafarOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 332 votes

Have 36%Had 5%Want 59%

Category winnerZafarRating 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

68%Love

17%Like

8%Ok

1%Dislike

5%Hate

228 votes

Category winnerZafarMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value50

Category winnerZafarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

oud100%

amber92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, amber and fresh 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

RoseAppleBergamotGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart

OlibanumOrange BlossomCinnamonJasmineOrrisLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Agarwood (Oud)MuskAmberVanillaSandalwoodPatchouliMossVetiver

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk. 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

Spring80

Summer46

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

Men48

Unisex44

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,279

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerZafarHigher 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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Zafar by Omanluxury brings a complex blend of Indian oud and Hojari frankincense to the table. This unisex fragrance opens with a sharp burst of apple and pink pepper before softening into a resinous, woody base. It is a bold choice for cooler weather or formal evening events when you want a scent that balances floral…

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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 Zafar?

Zafar takes 4 of 7 categories. Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes; Zafar is rated 4.27/5 from 332 votes. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Zafar for a oud and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Durra or Zafar?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Zafar 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Durra or Zafar?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Zafar 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Durra and Zafar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Durra or Zafar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Durra and Zafar?

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. Zafar has top notes of Rose, Apple, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Olibanum, Orange Blossom, Cinnamon and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Amber and Vanilla.