Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Musk Collection Glam

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 452 ratings analysed

3 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,697 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Musk Collection Glam

Ulric de Varens

4.717 votes

Rank #45,811 VanillaTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 3 of 3 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Musk Collection Glam
Choose it for a vanilla and tropical character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar3/3

Musk Collection Glam0/3

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

Musk Collection GlamUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 14%Had 9%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

71%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate93

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

vanilla100%

tropical91%

floral83%

coconut74%

citrus65%

lactonic56%

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

Mandarin OrangeLime

Heart2-3 hrs

FrangipaniCoconut

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Musk Collection Glam, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Not enough votes yet

Casual 40%Date 23%Work 20%Party 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,697

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,811

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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Musk Collection Glam by Ulric de Varens brings a cheerful splash of island sunshine straight into your daily routine. The fragrance starts with a quick, mouthwatering pop of mandarin orange and zesty lime that cuts through the initial alcohol lift within two minutes. Soon after, lush frangipani petals and sweet coconu…

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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 Musk Collection Glam?

Bahar takes 3 of 3 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Musk Collection Glam is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Musk Collection Glam for a vanilla and tropical character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Musk Collection Glam?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Musk Collection Glam 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Musk Collection Glam?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Musk Collection Glam 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Musk Collection Glam smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Bahar or Musk Collection Glam better for summer or winter?

Musk Collection Glam suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Musk Collection Glam?

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. Musk Collection Glam has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Lime, heart notes of Frangipani and Coconut, a base of Vanilla and Musk.