Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Pink Prestigium

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 875 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #24,379 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Pink Prestigium

Mancera

4.03430 votes

Rank #8,126 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Pink Prestigium
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar4/7

Pink Prestigium3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Pink PrestigiumMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

4.03/ 5 · 430 votes

Have 68%Had 32%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

36%Love

44%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

430 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value52

Category winnerPink PrestigiumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fruity84%

rose77%

fresh spicy69%

floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both citrus and woody

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

Top20-30 mins

Black CurrantBergamotAgarwood (Oud)Saffron

Heart3-4 hrs

Bulgarian RosePatchouli LeafJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

GrapefruitGuaiac WoodLeatherVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Pink Prestigium, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer82

Fall63

Winter36

Day100

Night39

Category winnerPink PrestigiumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men1

Unisex39

Women60

Casual 35%Date 25%Work 22%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,126

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews25

Category winnerPink PrestigiumHigher 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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Mancera Pink Prestigium delivers a tangy shock of pink grapefruit, tart black currant, and dark Bulgarian rose straight out of the nozzle. The opening can feel sharp for the first two minutes. Give it a moment to breathe. As the initial blast calms, warm saffron and dark patchouli anchor the bright fruit, keeping the …

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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 Pink Prestigium?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Pink Prestigium is rated 4.03/5 from 430 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Pink Prestigium for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Pink Prestigium?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Pink Prestigium 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Pink Prestigium?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Pink Prestigium 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Pink Prestigium smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Jasmine and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Bahar or Pink Prestigium better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Prestigium is the stronger pick. For winter, Pink Prestigium is the stronger pick. Pink Prestigium suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Pink Prestigium?

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. Pink Prestigium has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Agarwood (Oud) and Saffron, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Patchouli Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Grapefruit, Guaiac Wood, Leather and Vanilla.