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Baheej vs Carpe Diem

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

Updated 451 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baheej takes 2 of 3 categories.

  • Baheej

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

  • Carpe Diem

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Baheej2/3
Carpe Diem1/3
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Baheej
Sillage & projection
Baheej
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Carpe Diem

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
BaheejNabeel
Carpe DiemO Boticário
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 14%Had 5%Want 82%
4.21/ 5 · 449 votes
Have 21%Had 79%Want 0%
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

41%Love
47%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

280 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity54
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityBaheej

SillageBaheej

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value61
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
citrus84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
green69%
lavender61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangeMintCardamom
Heart
LavenderLabdanum
Base
PatchouliAmberMuskSandalwood
Top
LavenderMintBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
GingerGeraniumNutmegCardamom
Base
SandalwoodVioletAmberMuskVetyver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cardamom. 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
Fall0
Winter24
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67
Unisex30
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,396

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,446

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2000

Reviews10

Category winnerCarpe DiemHigher 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…

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Carpe Diem by O Boticário is a bright, energizing everyday cologne built around zesty citrus and crisp garden herbs. The scent opens with a burst of tart lemon, fresh mandarin orange, and cool mint, creating an immediate sensation like splashing cold citrus water on your face on a hot morning. As it settles on skin, s…

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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, Baheej or Carpe Diem?

Baheej takes 2 of 3 categories. Baheej is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Carpe Diem is rated 4.21/5 from 449 votes. Choose Baheej for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Carpe Diem for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Baheej or Carpe Diem?

Baheej lasts longest (Baheej 60/100, Carpe Diem 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baheej or Carpe Diem?

Baheej projects furthest (Baheej 63/100, Carpe Diem 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baheej and Carpe Diem smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Mint and Cardamom.

Is Baheej or Carpe Diem better for summer or winter?

Baheej suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baheej and Carpe Diem?

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. Carpe Diem has top notes of Lavender, Mint, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ginger, Geranium, Nutmeg and Cardamom, a base of Sandalwood, Violet, Amber and Musk.

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