Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Italian Citrus

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 792 ratings analysed

6 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,749 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Italian Citrus

DS&Durga

3.61347 votes

Rank #11,269 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Italian Citrus
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar6/7

Italian Citrus1/7

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Bahar
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: Bahar
Versatility: Bahar
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Italian Citrus

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Italian CitrusDS&Durga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.61/ 5 · 347 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

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

24%Love

36%Like

20%Ok

17%Dislike

3%Hate

347 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value23

Category winnerBaharBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

musky83%

fresh65%

green48%

floral30%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and fresh

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

CitrusesBitter OrangeMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Blood OrangeGreen NotesAmalfi LemonMandarin Orange

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Bitter Orange and Musk. Durations are only published for Italian Citrus, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day100

Night32

Category winnerBaharMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men26

Unisex64

Women10

Casual 46%Work 35%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,269

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerItalian CitrusHigher 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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DS&Durga Italian Citrus delivers an immediate splash of coastal sunshine. The first spray snaps with tart Amalfi lemon, cold chinotto bitter orange, and bright green mandarin peel. It smells crisp and invigorating. Think of an icy glass of Italian citrus soda garnished with fresh herbs on a shaded seaside patio. As th…

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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 Italian Citrus?

Bahar takes 6 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Italian Citrus is rated 3.61/5 from 347 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Italian Citrus for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Italian Citrus?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Italian Citrus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Italian Citrus?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Italian Citrus 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Italian Citrus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Bitter Orange and Musk.

Is Bahar or Italian Citrus better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bahar and Italian Citrus?

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. Italian Citrus features Citruses, Bitter Orange, Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Blood Orange.