Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Mini Pretty

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 460 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #24,277 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Mini Pretty

Ulric de Varens

4.1315 votes

Rank #39,349 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 3 of 5 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Mini Pretty
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bahar3/5

Mini Pretty1/5

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Mini Pretty
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

Mini PrettyUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 18%Had 34%Want 49%

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

27%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value50

Category winnerMini PrettyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

tropical69%

iris61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both citrus

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

KiwiPineappleMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineIrisRoseOrangeAmalfi Lemon

Base4-6 hrs

RaspberryMilkSandalwood

InformationalShared notesSandalwood and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Mini Pretty, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring38

Summer100

Fall50

Winter63

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 49%Work 22%Date 17%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,277

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,349

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Ulric de Varens Mini Pretty delivers an upbeat burst of playful fruit and soft creaminess. The initial spray hits with tart kiwi, bright mandarin, and chilled pineapple. It feels juicy and sunny right away. As the sharp alcohol flash recedes after three minutes, the profile softens into fresh jasmine, powdery iris, an…

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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 Mini Pretty?

Bahar takes 3 of 5 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Mini Pretty is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Mini Pretty for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Mini Pretty?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Mini Pretty 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Mini Pretty?

Projection is very close: Bahar 75/100, Mini Pretty 75/100 for sillage.

Do Bahar and Mini Pretty smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Sandalwood and Jasmine.

Is Bahar or Mini Pretty better for summer or winter?

Mini Pretty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Mini Pretty?

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. Mini Pretty has top notes of Kiwi, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris, Rose and Orange, a base of Raspberry, Milk and Sandalwood.