Fragrance comparison

Baaqa vs Londoner SW1X

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 76 ratings analysed

Baaqa

Ajmal

3.5159 votes

Rank #46,652 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Londoner SW1X

Bex London

4.2417 votes

Rank #32,685 RoseWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Londoner SW1X takes 4 of 4 categories.

Baaqa
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Londoner SW1X
Choose it for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baaqa0/4

Londoner SW1X4/4

Ratings & consensus: Londoner SW1X
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Londoner SW1X
Sillage & projection: Londoner SW1X
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Londoner SW1X

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaaqaAjmal

Londoner SW1XBex London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 40%Had 22%Want 39%

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

Category winnerLondoner SW1XRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

17%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

59 votes

53%Love

29%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLondoner SW1X

SillageLondoner SW1X

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

floral84%

woody77%

amber69%

powdery61%

rose100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

oud77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, oud and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronMandarin OrangeMusk

Heart

Floral NotesJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodAmber

Top

RosePink PepperBasilLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeCloves

Heart

SaffronOlibanumLily-of-the-ValleyOsmanthusJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliAmberTonka BeanSandalwoodLeatherOakmossVetiver

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 season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night68

Spring40

Summer20

Fall100

Winter60

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,652

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,685

PerfumerFrançois Robert

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerLondoner SW1XHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baaqa 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 →

Londoner SW1X is a bold chypre floral that centers on a jammy, spice-dusted rose balanced by dark oud and leather. Launched in 2014, it offers a sophisticated profile for those who appreciate woody, spicy depth. Best suited for autumn evenings or crisp weather when you want a signature scent that lingers on the skin w…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baaqa or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X takes 4 of 4 categories. Baaqa is rated 3.51/5 from 59 votes; Londoner SW1X is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes. Choose Baaqa for a warm spicy and oud character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Londoner SW1X for a rose and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baaqa or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X lasts longest (Londoner SW1X 83/100, Baaqa 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baaqa or Londoner SW1X?

Londoner SW1X projects furthest (Londoner SW1X 69/100, Baaqa 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baaqa and Londoner SW1X smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, oud and amber accords. Common notes include Saffron, Mandarin Orange, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Baaqa or Londoner SW1X better for summer or winter?

Baaqa suits daytime wear; Londoner SW1X suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baaqa and Londoner SW1X?

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. Londoner SW1X has top notes of Rose, Pink Pepper, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Saffron, Olibanum, Lily-of-the-Valley and Osmanthus, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Amber and Tonka Bean.