Fragrance comparison

White Russian vs Durocaffe'

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 294 ratings analysed

4 wins

White Russian

Demeter Fragrance

3.93108 votes

Rank #17,377 SweetVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Durocaffe'

Bois 1920

3.82186 votes

Rank #10,511 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

White Russian takes 4 of 7 categories.

White Russian
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Durocaffe'
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

White Russian4/7

Durocaffe'3/7

Ratings & consensus: White Russian
Community sentiment: White Russian
Longevity: Durocaffe'
Sillage & projection: Durocaffe'
Value for money: White Russian
Versatility: White Russian
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Durocaffe'

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

White RussianDemeter Fragrance

Durocaffe'Bois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 57%Had 43%Want 0%

3.82/ 5 · 186 votes

Have 21%Had 7%Want 72%

Category winnerWhite RussianRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

53%Like

6%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

108 votes

44%Love

32%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerWhite RussianMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity42

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDurocaffe'

SillageDurocaffe'

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value39

Category winnerWhite RussianBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla83%

vodka65%

lactonic48%

coffee30%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

coffee77%

chocolate69%

patchouli61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and coffee

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Whipped CreamVodkaSugarCoffee

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CoffeeSugar

Heart

Dark ChocolateVanillaDamask Rose

Base

PatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesSugar and Coffee. Durations are only published for White Russian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring24

Summer24

Fall72

Winter100

Day78

Night100

Spring25

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerWhite RussianMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

Casual 40%Party 30%Date 20%Work 10%

Men21

Unisex58

Women21

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#10,511

PerfumerCristian Calabro

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerDurocaffe'Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Demeter White Russian captures the exact aroma of an after-dinner cocktail poured over crushed ice. The first spritz unleashes an unmistakable flash of grain vodka alongside a sugary syrup note. Do not overspray. Give it two minutes. The sharp alcohol edges quickly soften into a silky pool of whipped cream, warm coffe…

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Durocaffe' is a dense coffee gourmand built around roasted beans, sugar, dark chocolate and vanilla, with rose, patchouli and amber giving it extra depth. It opens bold and sweet, then settles into a darker, creamier espresso-and-cacao profile. This suits coffee lovers who enjoy rich, long-wearing scents in cool weat…

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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, White Russian or Durocaffe'?

White Russian takes 4 of 7 categories. White Russian is rated 3.93/5 from 108 votes; Durocaffe' is rated 3.82/5 from 186 votes. Choose White Russian for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Durocaffe' for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, White Russian or Durocaffe'?

Durocaffe' lasts longest (Durocaffe' 76/100, White Russian 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, White Russian or Durocaffe'?

Durocaffe' projects furthest (Durocaffe' 67/100, White Russian 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do White Russian and Durocaffe' smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and coffee accords. Common notes include Sugar and Coffee.

Is White Russian or Durocaffe' better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in White Russian and Durocaffe'?

White Russian features Whipped Cream, Vodka, Sugar and Coffee. Durocaffe' has top notes of Coffee and Sugar, heart notes of Dark Chocolate, Vanilla and Damask Rose, a base of Patchouli and Amber.