Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Fresh World

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 522 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,559 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Fresh World

Desigual

3.7177 votes

Rank #19,068 CacaoWarm Spicy

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.
Fresh World
Choose it for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bahar4/7

Fresh World3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Fresh WorldDesigual

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.71/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 25%

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

16%Love

57%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value70

Category winnerFresh WorldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

cacao100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

Scent match18%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

AppleCassisPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoIrisEgyptian Jasmine

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanillaMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Vanilla, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Fresh World, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night38

Category winnerFresh WorldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 44%Work 25%Date 19%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,559

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,068

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerFresh WorldHigher 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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Desigual Fresh World pairs a snappy splash of crisp green apple and tart cassis with an unexpected dusting of dry cocoa powder. It does not smell like a typical sweet dessert. The initial spray delivers a sharp, juicy crunch that quickly softens as sweet Egyptian jasmine and powdery iris emerge. Beneath the fruit and …

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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 Fresh World?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Fresh World is rated 3.71/5 from 77 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Fresh World for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Fresh World?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Fresh World 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Fresh World?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Fresh World 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Fresh World smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Vanilla, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Bahar or Fresh World better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bahar and Fresh World?

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. Fresh World has top notes of Apple, Cassis and Pineapple, heart notes of Cacao, Iris and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Musk.