The Spirit of Dubai 2017 Edp

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Durra

The Spirit of Dubai Durra is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2017. Durra opens with Aldehydes, Raspberry, Cypress, and Lavender, and dries down to a base of Praline, Vetiver, Castoreum, and Civet. 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.
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  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Edgy
  • Confident
  • Luxurious
Durra Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 4%
Floral 4%
Fruity 6%
Green 9%
Sweet 23%
Warm 22%
Woody 14%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 14%
Fresh 17%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

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

Notes

Top Notes

Sea Water 6% Rainwater 5% Aldehydes 5% Ozonic Notes 4% Clary Sage 4% Pine 4% Lavender 4% Cumin 4% Coconut 4% Artemisia 4% Saffron 4% Pepper 4% Raspberry 3% Bergamot 3% Grapefruit 3% Fruity 3% Spicy 3% Violet Leaf 3% Mint 3% Nutmeg 3% Clove 3% Cypress 3% Almond 3% Cardamom 3% Styrax 3% Apple 3% Cinnamon 3%

Base Notes

Castoreum 10% Civet 9% Musk 8% Immortelle 8% Tolu Balsam 8% Woody 7% Vetiver 7% Tobacco 7% Cotton Candy 6% Patchouli 6% Tonka Bean 6% Benzoin 6% Praline 6% Amber 6%

Performance

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

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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