Fragrance comparison

Baaqa vs Sagittarius

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 69 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baaqa

Ajmal

3.5159 votes

Rank #42,787 Warm SpicyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Sagittarius

Demeter Fragrance

3.4010 votes

Rank #64,352 Fresh SpicyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baaqa takes 4 of 5 categories.

Baaqa
Choose it for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sagittarius
Choose it for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Baaqa4/5

Sagittarius1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaaqaAjmal

SagittariusDemeter Fragrance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.51/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 40%Had 22%Want 39%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerBaaqaRating 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

0%Love

70%Like

10%Ok

10%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityBaaqa

SillageBaaqa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSagittariusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

oud92%

floral84%

woody77%

amber69%

powdery61%

fresh spicy100%

floral90%

camphor80%

fresh70%

aromatic60%

herbal50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both floral

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

Notes

LaurelsWildflowersSaffronAgarwood (Oud)Amber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber. Durations are only published for Sagittarius, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall100

Winter62

Day100

Night68

Spring40

Summer60

Fall100

Winter20

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,787

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#64,352

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaaqaHigher 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…

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Sagittarius by Demeter Fragrance delivers an unexpected herbal profile that balances brisk greenery against dry woods. It hits the senses quickly. The initial spray releases crisp laurel leaves and a touch of camphor coolness before softening into a field of rustic wildflowers. Warm saffron introduces a dry, earthy sp…

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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, Baaqa or Sagittarius?

Baaqa takes 4 of 5 categories. Baaqa is rated 3.51/5 from 59 votes; Sagittarius is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Baaqa for a warm spicy and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sagittarius for a fresh spicy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baaqa or Sagittarius?

Baaqa lasts longest (Baaqa 69/100, Sagittarius 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baaqa or Sagittarius?

Baaqa projects furthest (Baaqa 58/100, Sagittarius 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baaqa and Sagittarius smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.

Is Baaqa or Sagittarius better for summer or winter?

Baaqa suits daytime wear; Sagittarius suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baaqa and Sagittarius?

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. Sagittarius features Laurels, Wildflowers, Saffron, Agarwood (Oud) and Amber.