Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Byblos Sole

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 479 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,102 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos Sole

Byblos

3.8534 votes

Rank #18,685 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Byblos Sole
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bahar4/7

Byblos Sole3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Byblos SoleByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 19%Want 32%

Category winnerBaharRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

445 votes

21%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value91

Category winnerByblos SoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh65%

fruity48%

green30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesOzonic notesWatery NotesBitter OrangeSpicy NotesGingerLime

Heart

SpicesSandalwoodViolet LeafLotusCyclamenCedarVanillaJasmine

Base

Precious WoodsAmberMuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliImmortelle

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeAppleGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineNeroliTuberoseGingerWhite Flowers

Base

MuskCedarSnowdropsSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGinger, Sandalwood, Cedar and Jasmine. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Category winnerByblos SoleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men11

Unisex6

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerByblos SoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bahar opens with an intense blast of salty sea notes, bitter orange, and sour lime. The ozonic freshness strikes cold and almost medicinal at first spray before settling into a dense core of cardamom, violet leaf, and sandalwood. As the hours pass, dark agarwood and amber push through the watery surface. Designed for …

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Byblos Sole is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance designed for casual summer days. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and grapefruit, supported by a crisp apple note. The heart transitions into a bouquet of white florals including jasmine and neroli, grounded by a soft musk base. It feels clean, light, and refreshin…

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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, Bahar or Byblos Sole?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Byblos Sole is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Byblos Sole for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Byblos Sole?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Byblos Sole 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Byblos Sole?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Byblos Sole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Byblos Sole smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Ginger, Sandalwood, Cedar and Jasmine.

Is Bahar or Byblos Sole better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byblos Sole is the stronger pick. For winter, Bahar is the stronger pick. Byblos Sole suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Byblos Sole?

Bahar has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses, Ozonic notes and Watery Notes, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Violet Leaf and Lotus, a base of Precious Woods, Amber, Musk and Vetiver. Byblos Sole has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Tuberose and Ginger, a base of Musk, Cedar, Snowdrops and Sandalwood.