Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Desire II

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 474 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,669 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

9%scent match

Clearly different

Desire II

The Dua Brand

4.1729 votes

Rank #20,947 FruityTropical

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.
Desire II
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bahar4/7

Desire II3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Desire IIThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.17/ 5 · 29 votes

Have 45%Had 9%Want 46%

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

62%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

10%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value74

Category winnerDesire IIBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

floral48%

fresh30%

Scent match9%Clearly different · both 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

Notes

MangoPineappleGuavaFloral bouquetApple BlossomViolet LeafBlack CurrantDried FruitsMuskCedarwoodVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Musk and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Desire II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer100

Fall31

Winter13

Day100

Night35

Category winnerDesire IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

Casual 37%Date 26%Party 21%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,947

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerDesire IIHigher 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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Desire II by The Dua Brand centers on a sun-drenched blast of ripe mango, tart guava, and juicy pineapple. The opening feels lush and mouthwatering rather than cloying, tempered by a crisp streak of green violet leaf and apple blossom. As the initial fruit burst settles, clean musk and dry cedarwood emerge to give the…

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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 Desire II?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Desire II is rated 4.17/5 from 29 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Desire II for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Desire II?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Desire II 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Desire II?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Desire II 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Desire II smell similar?

Clearly different: a 9% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Musk and Vetiver.

Is Bahar or Desire II better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bahar and Desire II?

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. Desire II features Mango, Pineapple, Guava, Floral bouquet and Apple Blossom.