Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 527 ratings analysed

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,520 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Marc Jacobs

4.2482 votes

Rank #6,935 WoodyIris

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Choose it for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Bahar3/7

Decadence Rouge Noir Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Versatility: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Decadence Rouge Noir Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Decadence Rouge Noir EditionMarc Jacobs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.24/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

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

54%Love

29%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

82 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value55

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

iris92%

fruity84%

earthy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match15%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

PlumSaffronIris

Heart3-4 hrs

OrrisJasmine SambacRose

Base8-10+ hrs

PapyrusVetiverAmber

InformationalShared notesAmber and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Decadence Rouge Noir Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring37

Summer15

Fall100

Winter89

Day37

Night100

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

Date 45%Party 32%Casual 13%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,520

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,935

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerDecadence Rouge Noir EditionHigher 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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Marc Jacobs Decadence Rouge Noir Edition makes an unapologetic first impression. The rich Italian plum hits immediately. It is juicy, dark, and thick. A brisk touch of bittersweet saffron cuts through the nectar, joined quickly by an earthy iris note that prevents the fruit from smelling like candy. Within fifteen min…

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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 Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is rated 4.24/5 from 82 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Decadence Rouge Noir Edition for a woody and iris character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Decadence Rouge Noir Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Amber and Vetiver.

Is Bahar or Decadence Rouge Noir Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Decadence Rouge Noir Edition is the stronger pick. Decadence Rouge Noir Edition suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Decadence Rouge Noir Edition?

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. Decadence Rouge Noir Edition has top notes of Plum, Saffron and Iris, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine Sambac and Rose, a base of Papyrus, Vetiver and Amber.