Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs i’khana

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 460 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,715 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

i’khana

source adage fragrances

3.4715 votes

Rank #49,680 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
i’khana
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bahar4/5

i’khana1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: i’khana
Versatility: Not scored
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

i’khanasource adage fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.47/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

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

7%Love

53%Like

27%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value75

Category winneri’khanaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

coconut77%

sweet69%

musky61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

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

LimeRose GeraniumCoconutPink PepperGrapefruitCardamomWhite MuskGinger

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGinger and Lime. Durations are only published for i’khana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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 …

Reviews →

i'khana by source adage fragrances is a bright, sunlit fragrance that captures the sensation of an ocean breeze across warm sand. The scent opens with an eye-opening burst of tart lime, bitter grapefruit rind, and fresh grated ginger that feels clean and invigorating. As the sharp citrus bite settles, a creamy layer o…

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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 i’khana?

Bahar takes 4 of 5 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; i’khana is rated 3.47/5 from 15 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose i’khana for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or i’khana?

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

Which projects more, Bahar or i’khana?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, i’khana 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and i’khana smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Ginger and Lime.

Is Bahar or i’khana better for summer or winter?

i’khana suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and i’khana?

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. i’khana features Lime, Rose Geranium, Coconut, Pink Pepper and Grapefruit.