The Spirit of Dubai 2017 EDP

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Durra

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

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Almond
  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

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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