Fragrance comparison

Bahar vs Sensual Velvet

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 537 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,116 CitrusFresh

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6%scent match

Clearly different

Sensual Velvet

Eudora

3.7992 votes

Rank #18,720 AmberPowdery

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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.
Sensual Velvet
Choose it for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Bahar4/7

Sensual Velvet3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Sensual VelvetEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

3.79/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 48%Had 34%Want 18%

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

30%Like

12%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

92 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value70

Category winnerSensual VelvetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

amber100%

powdery88%

musky77%

vanilla65%

sweet53%

animalic42%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

Black CurrantBergamotAppleBrazilian Rosewood

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisMilkJasmineHeliotrope

Base4-6+ hrs

AmberMuskVanillaSugarAccord Eudora®Patchouli

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Jasmine, Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Sensual Velvet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Spring47

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night64

Category winnerSensual VelvetMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

Men0

Unisex8

Women93

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,116

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#18,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSensual VelvetHigher 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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Eudora Sensual Velvet is a soothing amber oriental mist crafted for cool days and relaxed downtime. It opens with an invigorating splash of tart black currant, crisp green apple, and bergamot, grounded by dry Brazilian rosewood. As the crisp opening settles, the heart reveals an intimate blend of cosmetic iris, sweet …

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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 Sensual Velvet?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Sensual Velvet is rated 3.79/5 from 92 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Sensual Velvet for a amber and powdery character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Sensual Velvet?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Sensual Velvet 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Sensual Velvet?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Sensual Velvet 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Sensual Velvet smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Jasmine, Amber and Musk.

Is Bahar or Sensual Velvet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bahar and Sensual Velvet?

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. Sensual Velvet has top notes of Black Currant, Bergamot, Apple and Brazilian Rosewood, heart notes of Iris, Milk, Jasmine and Heliotrope, a base of Amber, Musk, Vanilla and Sugar.