Fragrance comparison

Baheej vs Black Currant

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

Baheej

Nabeel

4.002 votes

Rank #65,396 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Black Currant

Ahmed Mahsoub KARIZMA

3.002 votes

Rank #71,306 AldehydicBalsamic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Currant takes 2 of 3 categories.

Baheej
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Black Currant
Choose it for a aldehydic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Baheej1/3

Black Currant2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Currant
Sillage & projection: Black Currant
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Baheej

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BaheejNabeel

Black CurrantAhmed Mahsoub KARIZMA

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBlack Currant

SillageBlack Currant

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

aldehydic100%

balsamic91%

bitter83%

fresh74%

green65%

herbal56%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeMintCardamom

Heart

LavenderLabdanum

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskSandalwood

Top

Black CurrantLemongrassMandarin OrangeApricotPomegranate

Heart

GeraniumVioletCardamomMint

Base

LabdanumCedarVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Mint, Cardamom and Labdanum. 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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#71,306

PerfumerAhmed Mahsoub

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBaheejHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baheej by Nabeel opens with a bright mix of bergamot, mandarin, mint, and cardamom, then settles into a warmer amber woods base with musk, patchouli, and sandalwood. It reads as a fresh spicy oriental with a smooth, slightly powdery edge. This looks best suited to someone who wants citrus and aromatics up top, but pre…

Reviews →

Black Currant opens as a tart, aromatic fruit scent with black currant, citrus and sharp green facets up top. As it settles, the mint, cardamom and violet give it a cooler herbal-floral edge, while vanilla, musk and cedar soften the drydown. This looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy unusual fruity fragrances with a…

Reviews →

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

CreatorARgENTUMWINNER vs

Forget Me Not 勿忘我RECLASSIFIED RE调香室RUNNER-UP

1 person compared this today

NabroAZYARUNNER-UP vs

Mila Schön (Original)Mila SchönWINNER

1 person compared this today

Saffron AmberIlluminumRUNNER-UP vs

Septieme Sens (7e Sens)Sonia RykielWINNER

1 person compared this today

Fancy NightsJessica SimpsonRUNNER-UP vs

Nino Cerruti Pour FemmeCerrutiWINNER

3 people compared this today

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baheej or Black Currant?

Black Currant takes 2 of 3 categories. Baheej is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Black Currant is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Baheej for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Black Currant for a aldehydic and balsamic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baheej or Black Currant?

Black Currant lasts longest (Black Currant 100/100, Baheej 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baheej or Black Currant?

Black Currant projects furthest (Black Currant 100/100, Baheej 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baheej and Black Currant smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Mint, Cardamom and Labdanum.

Is Baheej or Black Currant better for summer or winter?

Baheej suits day or night wear; Black Currant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baheej and Black Currant?

Baheej has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cardamom, heart notes of Lavender and Labdanum, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Black Currant has top notes of Black Currant, Lemongrass, Mandarin Orange and Apricot, heart notes of Geranium, Violet, Cardamom and Mint, a base of Labdanum, Cedar, Vanilla and Musk.