Baaqa vs Black Fleece
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Black Fleece takes 4 of 7 categories.
BaaqaChoose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black FleeceChoose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Baaqa3/7
Black Fleece4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Fleece
- Community sentiment
- Black Fleece
- Longevity
- Baaqa
- Sillage & projection
- Baaqa
- Value for money
- Black Fleece
- Versatility
- Baaqa
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Black Fleece
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BaaqaAjmalBlack FleeceBrooks BrothersWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.51/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 40%Had 22%Want 39%
4.18/ 5 · 98 votes
Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%
Category winnerBlack FleeceRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate17%Love
49%Like
2%Ok
32%Dislike
0%Hate
59 votes
36%Love
48%Like
7%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
98 votes
Category winnerBlack FleeceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBaaqa
SillageBaaqa
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBlack FleeceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
oud92%
floral84%
woody77%
amber69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
amber61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
SaffronMandarin OrangeMusk
Heart
Floral NotesJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmber
Top
BergamotNeroliJasmineMandarin Orange
Heart
HollySaffronRed Poppy
Base
PatchouliAmberIncenseTobaccoSandalwoodGuaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer85
Fall100
Winter62
Day100
Night68
Spring82
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day100
Night69
Category winnerBaaqaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#46,193
PerfumerNazir Ajmal
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#12,894
PerfumerVincent Schaller
Launched2010
Reviews15
Category winnerBlack FleeceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBaaqa is a warm, spicy floral oud in perfume oil form, with a bright mandarin flicker over saffron and musk, then a jasmine-forward heart. The dry-down settles into a woody, ambery base where oud and sandalwood feel smooth and slightly powdery. If you enjoy traditional Middle Eastern-style oils and like your florals w…
Reviews →Brooks Brothers Black Fleece is a dry, woody oriental perfume for women and men. Blending bergamot, saffron, agarwood, and tobacco, it offers an understated, dry spice profile ideal for formal autumn wear.
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Baaqa or Black Fleece?
Black Fleece takes 4 of 7 categories. Baaqa is rated 3.51/5 from 59 votes; Black Fleece is rated 4.18/5 from 98 votes. Choose Baaqa for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Fleece for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Baaqa or Black Fleece?
Baaqa lasts longest (Baaqa 69/100, Black Fleece 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Baaqa or Black Fleece?
Projection is very close: Baaqa 58/100, Black Fleece 56/100 for sillage.
Do Baaqa and Black Fleece smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).
Is Baaqa or Black Fleece better for summer or winter?
For summer, Baaqa is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Fleece is the stronger pick. Baaqa suits daytime wear; Black Fleece suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Baaqa and Black Fleece?
Baaqa has top notes of Saffron, Mandarin Orange and Musk, heart notes of Floral Notes and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Amber. Black Fleece has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Holly, Saffron and Red Poppy, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Incense and Tobacco.
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