Fragrance comparison

Saharian Wind vs Durra

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,045 ratings analysed

4 wins

Saharian Wind

Mancera

4.07966 votes

Rank #2,125 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #29,739 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saharian Wind takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Saharian Wind4/7

Durra3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Saharian WindMancera

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 966 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerSaharian WindRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

2%Hate

966 votes

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerSaharian WindMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityDurra

SillageDurra

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value26

Category winnerSaharian WindBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

lavender61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SpicesLeatherBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressLavenderLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

Woody NotesTobaccoAmberVanillaPatchouliWhite Musk

Top

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesLavender, Woody Notes, Tobacco and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Saharian Wind, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex30

Women3

Work 31%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 16%

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,125

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews125

Overall rank#29,739

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSaharian WindHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Saharian Wind by Mancera takes the dry warmth of a traditional leather fragrance and flips it with surprising aromatic freshness. The first spray delivers a crisp blast of bergamot, cracked pink pepper, and sharp suede. Within twenty minutes, the composition pivots toward an invigorating barbershop heart filled with g…

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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, Saharian Wind or Durra?

Saharian Wind takes 4 of 7 categories. Saharian Wind is rated 4.07/5 from 966 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose Saharian Wind for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, 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, Saharian Wind or Durra?

Durra lasts longest (Durra 87/100, Saharian Wind 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Saharian Wind or Durra?

Durra projects furthest (Durra 82/100, Saharian Wind 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Saharian Wind and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Woody Notes, Tobacco and Vanilla.

Is Saharian Wind or Durra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Saharian Wind and Durra?

Saharian Wind has top notes of Spices, Leather, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Cypress, Lavender and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Tobacco, Amber and Vanilla. 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.