Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Eros Energy

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 4,996 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,313 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Eros Energy

Versace

3.924,551 votes

Rank #25,613 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Eros Energy
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar6/7

Eros Energy1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Bahar
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: Eros Energy
Versatility: Bahar
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

Eros EnergyVersace

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.92/ 5 · 4,551 votes

Have 88%Had 12%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

40%Love

31%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

5%Hate

4,551 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value49

Category winnerEros EnergyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

musky48%

woody30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and 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

LemonLimeGrapefruitBlood OrangeSicilian BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Pink PepperWhite AmberBlack Currant

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskOakmossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLime, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Eros Energy, 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

Winter14

Day100

Night24

Category winnerBaharMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men80

Unisex17

Women2

Casual 39%Work 32%Party 16%Date 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,313

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Versace Eros Energy explodes with a massive blast of Italian citrus. The opening hits fast. Tart lemon, bitter grapefruit, and juicy blood orange dominate the first twenty minutes. Do not overspray this. While the original Eros relied on mint and vanilla, this 2024 Eau de Parfum strips away the nightclub sweetness in …

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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 Eros Energy?

Bahar takes 6 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Eros Energy is rated 3.92/5 from 4,551 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Eros Energy for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Eros Energy?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Eros Energy 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Eros Energy?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Eros Energy 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Eros Energy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Bahar or Eros Energy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bahar and Eros Energy?

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. Eros Energy has top notes of Lemon, Lime, Grapefruit and Blood Orange, heart notes of Pink Pepper, White Amber and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Oakmoss and Patchouli.