Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Man vs Baz

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 332 ratings analysed

4 wins

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,090 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,412 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

1881 Bella Notte Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

1881 Bella Notte Man4/7

Baz3/7

Ratings & consensus: Baz
Community sentiment: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Longevity: Baz
Sillage & projection: Baz
Value for money: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Versatility: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Bella Notte Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Bella Notte ManCerruti

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerBazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

204 votes

67%Love

13%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

128 votes

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value26

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronLimeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sichuan PepperCardamomCorianderNutmegCinnamonJuniperJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCedarPatchouliMusk

Top

LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine

Heart

IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Cedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for 1881 Bella Notte Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Work 33%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 12%

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,090

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#24,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte Man opens with an energetic flash of citron, tart lime, and bright lemon. The sharp citrus burst settles within minutes, clearing room for a dry spice market profile dominated by prickly Sichuan pepper, green cardamom, and grated nutmeg. As warmth builds on skin, creamy cedar shavings, smooth …

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Baz by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with a massive blast of dark leather, cracked black pepper, and bitter coffee. It settles into a heavy resinous core dominated by smoky incense, myrrh, and sweet plum. As the hours pass, dense agarwood, civet, and raw castoreum emerge to create a dry, animalic base that stays notic…

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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, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Baz?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Baz?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Baz?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and Baz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Cedar and Patchouli.

Is 1881 Bella Notte Man or Baz better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Bella Notte Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. 1881 Bella Notte Man suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Bella Notte Man and Baz?

1881 Bella Notte Man has top notes of Citron, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Baz has top notes of Leather, Plum, Coriander and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Resin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Castoreum and Musk.