Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Indigo Mist

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 590 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #24,632 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Indigo Mist

Clinique

3.77145 votes

Rank #38,422 OzonicWhite Floral

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.
Indigo Mist
Choose it for a ozonic and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar5/7

Indigo Mist2/7

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Bahar
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: Indigo Mist
Versatility: Indigo Mist
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

Indigo MistClinique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.77/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 63%Had 13%Want 24%

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

21%Love

44%Like

25%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

145 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIndigo MistBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

ozonic100%

white floral92%

woody84%

citrus77%

rose69%

aquatic61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and ozonic

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 to 30 minutes

AppleGrapefruitPink Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

Violet LeafJasmineRose Water

Base2 to 3 hours

CashmeranCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Cedar, Jasmine and Amber. Durations are only published for Indigo Mist, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer74

Fall20

Winter19

Day100

Night19

Category winnerIndigo MistMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#38,422

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Indigo Mist by Clinique is a fresh, dewy floral fragrance that captures the crisp air of an early spring morning. The scent opens with a sharp bite of green apple, bright grapefruit, and a light touch of rosy pink pepper. As the initial spray settles, violet leaf and delicate rose water create a clean, ozonic atmosphe…

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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 Indigo Mist?

Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Indigo Mist is rated 3.77/5 from 145 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Indigo Mist for a ozonic and white floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Indigo Mist?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Indigo Mist 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Indigo Mist?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Indigo Mist 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Indigo Mist smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Cedar, Jasmine and Amber.

Is Bahar or Indigo Mist better for summer or winter?

For summer, Indigo Mist is the stronger pick. For winter, Bahar is the stronger pick. Indigo Mist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Indigo Mist?

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. Indigo Mist has top notes of Apple, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Rose Water, a base of Cashmeran, Cedar and Amber.