Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Canali Men

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 811 ratings analysed

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #25,319 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Canali Men

Canali

4.34366 votes

Rank #25,667 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Canali Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Canali Men
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bahar3/7

Canali Men4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Canali MenCanali

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.34/ 5 · 366 votes

Have 40%Had 29%Want 31%

Category winnerCanali MenRating 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

50%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

366 votes

Category winnerCanali MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCanali MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and aromatic

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

NutmegCorianderPineappleMandarin OrangeCardamomBergamotOrangeApple

Heart2 to 3 hours

Orange BlossomVioletJasmineLily

Base4 to 6 hours

LeatherVetiverCedarIrisMuskSandalwoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Canali Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer78

Fall100

Winter82

Day100

Night85

Category winnerCanali MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,319

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,667

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaharHigher 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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Canali Men by Canali brings together crisp fruit, bright spices, and a grounded base of woods and leather. Crafted by perfumer Pierre Bourdon, the composition opens with a lively blend of mandarin orange, bergamot, pineapple, and crisp apple, dusted with nutmeg and cardamom. As the brightness softens, a classic floral…

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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, Bahar or Canali Men?

Canali Men takes 4 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Canali Men is rated 4.34/5 from 366 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Canali Men for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Canali Men?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Canali Men 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Canali Men?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Canali Men 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Canali Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Cedar, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Bahar or Canali Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Canali Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Canali Men is the stronger pick. Canali Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Canali Men?

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. Canali Men has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Violet, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Leather, Vetiver, Cedar and Iris.