Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs CH Marine

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

Updated 14 Oct 2026 509 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,252 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

CH Marine

Carolina Herrera

4.1464 votes

Rank #24,329 CitrusAquatic

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
CH Marine
Choose it for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar4/7

CH Marine3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: CH Marine
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: CH Marine
Versatility: CH Marine
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

CH MarineCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.14/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 16%Had 7%Want 77%

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

39%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerCH MarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCH MarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

white floral77%

fresh spicy69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh and aquatic

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

GrapefruitBergamotBitter Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Water NotesJasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

LeatherMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for CH Marine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter32

Day100

Night27

Category winnerCH MarineMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 44%Work 28%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,329

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Carolina Herrera CH Marine delivers an energetic splash of Florida grapefruit, bitter orange, and crisp bergamot over cool marine water. Released in 2011 as a warm-weather flanker, this Eau de Toilette strips away the dense sugar of the original CH pillar. Instead, you get airy jasmine, dew-covered rose petals, and a …

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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 CH Marine?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; CH Marine is rated 4.14/5 from 64 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose CH Marine for a citrus and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or CH Marine?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, CH Marine 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or CH Marine?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, CH Marine 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and CH Marine smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and aquatic accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Sandalwood, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Bahar or CH Marine better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bahar and CH Marine?

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. CH Marine has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Water Notes, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Leather, Musk and Sandalwood.