Bahar vs Il Flaneur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
17%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories.
BaharChoose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Il FlaneurChoose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Bahar5/7
Il Flaneur2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Bahar
- Community sentiment
- Bahar
- Longevity
- Bahar
- Sillage & projection
- Bahar
- Value for money
- Il Flaneur
- Versatility
- Il Flaneur
- 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 DubaiIl FlaneurProfumi Di PolignanoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.30/ 5 · 445 votes
Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%
2.85/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 37%Had 16%Want 47%
Category winnerBaharRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate60%Love
21%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
445 votes
19%Love
12%Like
19%Ok
35%Dislike
15%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBahar
SillageBahar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerIl FlaneurBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
fresh92%
woody84%
aquatic77%
aromatic69%
ozonic61%
leather100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
patchouli77%
animalic69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Sea NotesCitrusesOzonic notesWatery NotesBitter OrangeSpicy NotesGingerLime
Heart
SpicesSandalwoodViolet LeafLotusCyclamenCedarVanillaJasmine
Base
Precious WoodsAmberMuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliImmortelle
Top30 to 45 minutes
Pink PepperSaffronGrapefruitCoconut
Heart2 to 3 hours
PistachioRoseGeraniumJasmine Sambac
Base5 to 8 hours
LeatherPatchouliSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)Jasmine
InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Il Flaneur, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Spring30
Summer0
Fall100
Winter80
Day29
Night100
Category winnerIl FlaneurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,259
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#63,246
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerBaharHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBahar 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 →Il Flaneur by Profumi Di Polignano offers an unexpected clash between creamy sweetness and dark, smoky hide. The scent opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and tart grapefruit softened by a distinct touch of coconut and saffron. Soon, a nutty heart of pistachio blends into floral geranium and rose, keeping the prof…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Bahar or Il Flaneur?
Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Il Flaneur is rated 2.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Il Flaneur for a leather and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Bahar or Il Flaneur?
Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Il Flaneur 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Bahar or Il Flaneur?
Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Il Flaneur 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Bahar and Il Flaneur smell similar?
Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.
Is Bahar or Il Flaneur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Bahar is the stronger pick. For winter, Il Flaneur is the stronger pick. Il Flaneur suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Bahar and Il Flaneur?
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. Il Flaneur has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Grapefruit and Coconut, heart notes of Pistachio, Rose, Geranium and Jasmine Sambac, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud).
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