Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Cassis

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 463 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #24,277 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Cassis

Unifrom · 2020

4.5018 votes

Rank #34,475 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Cassis
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bahar4/5

Cassis1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: Cassis
Versatility: Not scored
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

CassisUnifrom

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.50/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 32%Had 3%Want 65%

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

43%Love

36%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value82

Category winnerCassisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

fruity83%

sweet48%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top15-30 mins

PlumCoconut

Heart2-4 hrs

Fig

Base6-8 hrs

CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Cassis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night44

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,475

PerfumerPatrice Revillard

Launched2020

Reviews4

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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Do not let the title mislead you. Unifrom Cassis contains no dark berry syrup or sharp blackcurrant juice. Instead, this alcohol-free oil delivers a sun-warmed blend of ripe fig, coconut flesh, and dry cedar. The plum hits immediately. It offers a fleeting tart splash before creamy botanical fruit takes charge. Sandal…

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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 Cassis?

Bahar takes 4 of 5 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Cassis is rated 4.50/5 from 18 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Cassis for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Cassis?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Cassis 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Cassis?

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

Do Bahar and Cassis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Bahar or Cassis better for summer or winter?

Cassis suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Cassis?

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. Cassis has top notes of Plum and Coconut, heart notes of Fig, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.