Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs I’MAN Iconic

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 454 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,102 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

I’MAN Iconic

Ciclo Cosméticos

4.009 votes

Rank #39,173 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
I’MAN Iconic
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bahar3/4

I’MAN Iconic1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: I’MAN Iconic
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’MAN IconicCiclo Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 54%Had 15%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value72

Category winnerI’MAN IconicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

green77%

marine69%

amber61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody 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

Top15-30 mins

Sea NotesCardamomApple

Heart2-3 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliStems GreensLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyViolet Leaves

Base5-7 hrs

AmberwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for I’MAN Iconic, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter40

Day47

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 23%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,102

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,173

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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I’MAN Iconic by Ciclo Cosméticos delivers an immediate rush of crisp green apple and salty sea notes, sharpened by a quick kick of spicy cardamom. The alcohol flash lifts in two minutes. From there, the fragrance reveals a surprisingly rich core of aromatic lavender, dewy green stems, and creamy Australian sandalwood.…

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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’MAN Iconic?

Bahar takes 3 of 4 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; I’MAN Iconic is rated 4.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose I’MAN Iconic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or I’MAN Iconic?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, I’MAN Iconic 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or I’MAN Iconic?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, I’MAN Iconic 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and I’MAN Iconic smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Sandalwood, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Bahar or I’MAN Iconic better for summer or winter?

I’MAN Iconic suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and I’MAN Iconic?

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’MAN Iconic has top notes of Sea Notes, Cardamom and Apple, heart notes of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Stems Greens and Lavender, a base of Amberwood and Musk.