Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Ecko by Marc Ecko

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 604 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,520 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Ecko by Marc Ecko

Marc Ecko

3.71159 votes

Rank #9,382 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Ecko by Marc Ecko
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar5/7

Ecko by Marc Ecko2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Ecko by Marc EckoMarc Ecko

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.71/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 69%Had 31%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

18%Love

55%Like

8%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

159 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value82

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

fresh77%

soft spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both citrus and 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

Top15-30 mins

GingerGrapefruitCitruses

Heart2-3 hrs

LicoriceViolet LeafArtemisia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskIncenseTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Ginger, Violet Leaf and Musk. Durations are only published for Ecko by Marc Ecko, 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

Winter16

Day100

Night32

Category winnerBaharMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Casual 43%Work 35%Date 13%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,520

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#9,382

PerfumerLois Evans, Vincent Kuczinski

Launched—

Reviews33

Category winnerEcko by Marc EckoHigher 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 Ecko by Marc Ecko opens with an energetic jolt of cold pressed grapefruit, tart citrus pulp, and grated ginger. The initial spray delivers a brisk alcohol flash before settling quickly into a crisp, invigorating morning lather. Within twenty minutes, sweet black licorice and grassy violet leaf surface to balance …

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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 Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Ecko by Marc Ecko is rated 3.71/5 from 159 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Ecko by Marc Ecko for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Ecko by Marc Ecko?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Ecko by Marc Ecko 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Ecko by Marc Ecko smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Ginger, Violet Leaf and Musk.

Is Bahar or Ecko by Marc Ecko better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bahar is the stronger pick. For winter, Bahar is the stronger pick. Ecko by Marc Ecko suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Ecko by Marc Ecko?

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. Ecko by Marc Ecko has top notes of Ginger, Grapefruit and Citruses, heart notes of Licorice, Violet Leaf and Artemisia, a base of Musk, Incense and Tonka Bean.