Fragrance comparison

Alf Zahra vs Baz Cuir

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

Alf Zahra

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.90109 votes

Rank #12,450 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #28,333 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz Cuir 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 Cuir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Alf Zahra3/7

Baz Cuir4/7

Ratings & consensus: Baz Cuir
Community sentiment: Baz Cuir
Longevity: Baz Cuir
Sillage & projection: Baz Cuir
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

Baz CuirThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 41%Had 17%Want 43%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

Category winnerBaz CuirRating 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

71%Love

10%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerBaz CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value33

Category winnerAlf ZahraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy91%

floral83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

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

CypressAppleCorianderBergamotGreen NotesMandarinOrangeCinnamon

Heart

JasmineGeraniumCedarMyrrhLily of the ValleyLabdanumIncenseOsmanthus

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverCardamom

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber. 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

Spring71

Summer24

Fall71

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerAlf ZahraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex40

Women55

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#28,333

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 Cuir by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a sharp burst of cypress, yuzu, and cinnamon before deepening into a dark heart of myrrh, labdanum, and incense. Base notes of leather, patchouli, and sandalwood give the scent a heavy, resinous structure that clings to skin for hours. This fragrance sits comfortably in cold …

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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 Cuir?

Baz Cuir takes 4 of 7 categories. Alf Zahra is rated 3.90/5 from 109 votes; Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 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 Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Alf Zahra or Baz Cuir?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Alf Zahra 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Alf Zahra or Baz Cuir?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Alf Zahra 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alf Zahra and Baz Cuir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber.

Is Alf Zahra or Baz Cuir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alf Zahra and Baz Cuir?

Alf Zahra features Floral Notes, Myrrh, Incense, Sandalwood and Amber. Baz Cuir has top notes of Cypress, Apple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium, Cedar and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Leather.