Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Oath for Him

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 471 ratings analysed

5 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,186 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Oath for Him

Ajmal

3.8526 votes

Rank #35,781 WoodyEarthy

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.
Oath for Him
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bahar5/7

Oath for Him2/7

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Bahar
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: Oath for Him
Versatility: Oath for Him
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

Oath for HimAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.85/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 42%Had 15%Want 43%

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

19%Love

54%Like

19%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value68

Category winnerOath for HimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

woody100%

earthy92%

aromatic84%

musky77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

Top

WatermelonOrangeLemonBergamotBlack CurrantPlumApple

Heart

JasmineLavenderGeraniumIrisRose

Base

MuskOakmossPatchouliVetiverCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesCedar, Jasmine, Amber and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter46

Day100

Night46

Category winnerOath for HimMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,186

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#35,781

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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Ajmal Oath for Him is a bright, fruity citrus opening that quickly shifts into a cleaner, aromatic heart and a woody, earthy base. The top reads like mixed fruit with lemon and bergamot sparkle, then lavender and soft florals smooth it out. As it dries down, musk, oakmoss, patchouli and cedar take over, giving it a mo…

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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 Oath for Him?

Bahar takes 5 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Oath for Him is rated 3.85/5 from 26 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Oath for Him for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Oath for Him?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Oath for Him 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Oath for Him?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Oath for Him 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Oath for Him smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cedar, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Bahar or Oath for Him better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oath for Him is the stronger pick. For winter, Oath for Him is the stronger pick. Oath for Him suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Oath for Him?

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. Oath for Him has top notes of Watermelon, Orange, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender, Geranium and Iris, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver.