Fragrance comparison

Maestrale vs Durra

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 136 ratings analysed

4 wins

Maestrale

Profumi di Pantelleria · 2018

4.1457 votes

Rank #17,365 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #30,728 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Maestrale takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Maestrale4/7

Durra3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MaestraleProfumi di Pantelleria

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 46%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerMaestraleRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

39%Love

47%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

57 votes

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerMaestraleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value26

Category winnerMaestraleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody77%

aromatic61%

citrus38%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GrapefruitJuniper BerriesSaffron

Heart3 to 5 hours

CardamomRumCorianderCarnationIris

Base5 to 8 hours

RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver. Durations are only published for Maestrale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall79

Winter29

Day100

Night53

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,365

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched2018

Reviews6

Overall rank#30,728

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMaestraleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Maestrale by Profumi di Pantelleria opens with a brisk burst of tart grapefruit, herbal juniper berries, and dry saffron. As the crisp top fades, the fragrance moves into an aromatic and spicy core led by cardamom, warm rum, and green coriander, cushioned by soft iris and spicy carnation. The base settles into earthy …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Maestrale or Durra?

Maestrale takes 4 of 7 categories. Maestrale is rated 4.14/5 from 57 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Maestrale for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Maestrale or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Maestrale 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Maestrale or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Maestrale 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Maestrale and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Vetiver.

Is Maestrale or Durra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Maestrale and Durra?

Maestrale has top notes of Grapefruit, Juniper Berries and Saffron, heart notes of Cardamom, Rum, Coriander and Carnation, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver. 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.