Fragrance comparison

Alf Zahra vs Baz

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 237 ratings analysed

Alf Zahra

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.90109 votes

Rank #12,450 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,710 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Alf Zahra
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Alf Zahra3/7

Baz4/7

Ratings & consensus: Baz
Community sentiment: Baz
Longevity: Baz
Sillage & projection: Baz
Value for money: Alf Zahra
Versatility: Alf Zahra
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alf Zahra

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Alf ZahraAl Haramain Perfumes

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

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

34%Love

38%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

1%Hate

94 votes

67%Love

13%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value26

Category winnerAlf ZahraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

floral83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Floral NotesMyrrhIncenseSandalwoodAmberMuskPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine

Heart

IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Incense, Musk and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer45

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night41

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAlf ZahraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex40

Women55

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#24,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlf ZahraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alf Zahra is a bold floral incense style scent that can open very soapy and a little sharp, then soften into clean florals with a faint citrus lift. As it settles, you may get a greener chypre-like feel with lavender and rose, or a richer myrrh and amber glow over woods. It is often described as strong, powdery, and l…

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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, Alf Zahra or Baz?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Alf Zahra is rated 3.90/5 from 109 votes; Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes. Choose Alf Zahra for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Alf Zahra or Baz?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Alf Zahra 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alf Zahra or Baz?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Alf Zahra 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alf Zahra and Baz smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Incense, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Alf Zahra or Baz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alf Zahra is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Alf Zahra suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alf Zahra and Baz?

Alf Zahra features Floral Notes, Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.