Fragrance comparison

Elvis The Lion vs Durra

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

Elvis The Lion

QOD Barber Shop

2.628 votes

Rank #64,988 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,466 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories.

Elvis The Lion
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Elvis The Lion1/4

Durra3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Durra
Sillage & projection: Durra
Value for money: Elvis The Lion
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

Elvis The LionQOD Barber Shop

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 39%Had 6%Want 55%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

25%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

38%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage32

♥ Love / hate41

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value26

Category winnerElvis The LionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

amber61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafLemonMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

CardamomBlack PepperMateRoseJasmineLily Of the Valley Leaves

Base4-6 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)AmberPatchouliMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Elvis The Lion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

Casual 32%Work 29%Date 25%Party 14%

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,988

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,466

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDurraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elvis The Lion by QOD Barber Shop opens with a burst of crisp lemon, zesty bergamot, and cool violet leaf that gives a fresh barbershop greeting. Within minutes, the brisk citrus gives way to a warming heart of crushed black pepper, green mate tea, and aromatic cardamom. This spicy core creates a dry, earthy texture o…

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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, Elvis The Lion or Durra?

Durra takes 3 of 4 categories. Elvis The Lion is rated 2.62/5 from 8 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Elvis The Lion for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening 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, Elvis The Lion or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Elvis The Lion 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elvis The Lion or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Elvis The Lion 32/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elvis The Lion and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla.

Is Elvis The Lion or Durra better for summer or winter?

Elvis The Lion suits evening wear; Durra suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elvis The Lion and Durra?

Elvis The Lion has top notes of Violet Leaf, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Cardamom, Black Pepper, Mate and Rose, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Amber, Patchouli and Musk. 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.