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Bahar vs Vetiver Moderno

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

Updated 465 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Bahar

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

  • Vetiver Moderno

    Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Bahar4/5
Vetiver Moderno1/5
Ratings & consensus
Bahar
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Bahar
Sillage & projection
Bahar
Value for money
Vetiver Moderno
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
Vetiver ModernoProfumi del Forte
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.30/ 5 · 445 votes
Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%
4.50/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 34%Had 6%Want 60%
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

60%Love
30%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity84
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate88
Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value32
¤ Price value61
Category winnerVetiver ModernoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh92%
woody84%
aquatic77%
aromatic69%
ozonic61%
citrus100%
aromatic92%
woody84%
earthy77%
floral69%
fruity61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both citrus, 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
Top30 to 45 minutes
GrapefruitLemonStrawberry
Heart2 to 4 hours
CarnationLily-of-the-ValleyIrisLavenderJasmineRose
Base4 to 8 hours
VetiverCedarWhite MuskAmbergris
InformationalShared notesCedar, Jasmine and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetiver Moderno, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter30
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer56
Fall89
Winter33
Day100
Night20
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men47
Unisex47
Women6
Men30
Unisex70
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,259

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#36,668

PerfumerArturetto Landi

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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Vetiver Moderno by Profumi del Forte offers a fresh, distinctive spin on a classic earthy note. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of tart grapefruit and crisp lemon, softened unexpectedly by a sweet touch of ripe strawberry. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a powdery bouquet of iris, lavender, carnation, 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bahar or Vetiver Moderno?

Bahar takes 4 of 5 categories. Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes; Vetiver Moderno is rated 4.50/5 from 20 votes. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Vetiver Moderno for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bahar or Vetiver Moderno?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Vetiver Moderno 78/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahar or Vetiver Moderno?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Vetiver Moderno 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahar and Vetiver Moderno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cedar, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Bahar or Vetiver Moderno better for summer or winter?

Vetiver Moderno suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahar and Vetiver Moderno?

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. Vetiver Moderno has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon and Strawberry, heart notes of Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, White Musk and Ambergris.

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