Fragrance comparison

E 3 vs Durra

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 102 ratings analysed

E 3

Atelier d'Artistes By Alexandre.J

3.8723 votes

Rank #38,467 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,917 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories.

E 3
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

E 32/5

Durra3/5

Ratings & consensus: E 3
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: E 3
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Durra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

E 3Atelier d'Artistes By Alexandre.J

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 40%Had 17%Want 44%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerE 3Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

61%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value26

Category winnerE 3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

coffee61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match48%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

CoffeeBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

GeraniumPatchouliVetiverCedar

Base

MuskAmber

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver 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

Spring71

Summer29

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex50

Women38

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,467

PerfumerEmna Doghri

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,917

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

E 3 by Atelier d'Artistes By Alexandre.J opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and bitter grapefruit that settles quickly into roasted coffee beans. Perfumer Emna Doghri balances the dark roasted accord with herbal geranium, earthy patchouli, and clean cedar in the heart. As the top notes fade, a dry vetiver pushes thr…

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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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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, E 3 or Durra?

Durra takes 3 of 5 categories. E 3 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose E 3 for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, E 3 or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, E 3 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, E 3 or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, E 3 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do E 3 and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver and Musk.

Is E 3 or Durra better for summer or winter?

E 3 suits day or night wear; Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in E 3 and Durra?

E 3 has top notes of Coffee, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Geranium, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedar, a base of Musk and Amber. 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.