Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Freedomland

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 837 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #24,360 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

Freedomland

Mandarina Duck

3.86392 votes

Rank #14,848 FruitySweet

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.
Freedomland
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar5/7

Freedomland2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

FreedomlandMandarina Duck

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.86/ 5 · 392 votes

Have 48%Had 17%Want 34%

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

27%Love

46%Like

16%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

392 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value72

Category winnerFreedomlandBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

sweet90%

coconut80%

citrus70%

tropical60%

cherry50%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both citrus

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

StrawberryPineappleMintBrazilian OrangeBasilItalian Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Piña ColadaCoconut MilkLitchiJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

Pisco Sour cocktalCherryMuskHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesJasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Freedomland, 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

Winter26

Day100

Night33

Category winnerBaharMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men2

Unisex13

Women85

Casual 40%Party 31%Date 19%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,360

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,848

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerFreedomlandHigher 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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Mandarina Duck Freedomland opens with an energetic splash of sweet strawberry, ripe pineapple, and sunny Brazilian orange. It immediately evokes memories of sipping cold fruit drinks by a swimming pool. The herbal touches of mint and basil appear for a brief flash before giving way to smooth coconut milk and tropical …

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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 Freedomland?

Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Freedomland is rated 3.86/5 from 392 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Freedomland for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Freedomland?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Freedomland 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Freedomland?

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

Do Bahar and Freedomland smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine and Musk.

Is Bahar or Freedomland better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bahar and Freedomland?

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. Freedomland has top notes of Strawberry, Pineapple, Mint and Brazilian Orange, heart notes of Piña Colada, Coconut Milk, Litchi and Jasmine, a base of Pisco Sour cocktal, Cherry, Musk and Heliotrope.