The Spirit of Dubai 2017 EDP

U £££££ Acquired

Durra

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The Spirit of Dubai Durra is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Durra opens with Sea Water, Spicy, Fruity, and Bergamot, and dries down to a base of Immortelle, Woody, Musk, and Amber. The Spirit of Dubai's Durra carries an Acquired verdict, a woody-led wear.

Durra is a truly polarising beast - a love-it-or-hate-it scent that commands attention. Its immense power means it's not for the faint of heart, but for those who get it, it's a unique and unforgettable experience. Definitely don't blind buy.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
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Durra Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Aromatic
92%
Amber
84%
Warm Spicy
82%
Fresh Spicy
80%
Sweet
72%

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Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

The sheer strength and sillage of Durra make it completely unsuitable for office wear, risk offending colleagues. Its unique, bold character is better suited for formal events where you want to make a statement, or even a daring date, but its intensity limits casual use.

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About

Durra plunges you into a complex, almost overwhelming experience, opening with a bold aquatic wave laced with sharp aldehydes, fresh mint, and the green bite of cypress and pine. This powerful start quickly morphs into a warm, spicy core of saffron, cardamom, and cinnamon, underpinned by a rich, earthy animalic growl from castoreum and civet. Sweet praline and cotton candy notes offer a surprising contrast, eventually settling into a deep, woody base of vetiver, amber, and tobacco, with a lingering hint of salty sea air. It's an intricate dance of marine freshness and raw, resinous depth.

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