Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs I Want

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 513 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #24,718 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

I Want

Mark Buxton

3.8168 votes

Rank #25,223 FruityFloral

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.
I Want
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar5/7

I Want2/7

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Bahar
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: I Want
Versatility: I Want
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 WantMark Buxton

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.81/ 5 · 68 votes

Have 36%Had 13%Want 50%

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

28%Love

47%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

68 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value44

Category winnerI WantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

floral88%

rose77%

woody65%

citrus53%

patchouli42%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantWild Berries

Heart3 to 5 hours

RoseMagnoliaIrisJasmineTuberoseNeroli Essence

Base6 to 8 hours

PatchouliAgarwood (Oud)Vetiver

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Durations are only published for I Want, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall92

Winter35

Day100

Night79

Category winnerI WantMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men3

Unisex37

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,718

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews4

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 Want by Mark Buxton is a bold chypre floral fragrance that unites tart fruitiness with a dense bouquet of flowers and deep woody undertones. The scent begins with a vivid burst of black currant and wild berries, delivering a juicy, sharp introduction that commands immediate attention. As the initial brightness settl…

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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 Want?

Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; I Want is rated 3.81/5 from 68 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose I Want for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or I Want?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, I Want 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or I Want?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, I Want 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and I Want smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Vetiver, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Bahar or I Want better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bahar and I Want?

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 Want has top notes of Black Currant and Wild Berries, heart notes of Rose, Magnolia, Iris and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Agarwood (Oud) and Vetiver.