Fragrance comparison

Bahi vs Island Vanilla Dunes

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 653 ratings analysed

Bahi

Nabeel

4.339 votes

Rank #46,803 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Island Vanilla Dunes

Khadlaj Perfumes

4.31644 votes

Rank #164 Warm SpicySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Island Vanilla Dunes takes 4 of 4 categories.

Bahi
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Island Vanilla Dunes
Choose it for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Bahi0/4

Island Vanilla Dunes4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Island Vanilla Dunes
Sillage & projection: Island Vanilla Dunes
Value for money: Island Vanilla Dunes
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Island Vanilla Dunes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BahiNabeel

Island Vanilla DunesKhadlaj Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 49%Had 0%Want 51%

4.31/ 5 · 644 votes

Have 92%Had 8%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

66%Love

24%Like

6%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

560 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityIsland Vanilla Dunes

SillageIsland Vanilla Dunes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value86

Category winnerIsland Vanilla DunesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

amber84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

animalic61%

warm spicy100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Orange BlossomBergamotCaramelCardamom

Heart

JasmineVanillaAmberTonka Bean

Base

Sweet NotesAmbergrisGuaiac WoodPraline

Top

VanillaCinnamonCardamomBergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomGuaiac Wood

Base

PralineAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange Blossom, Bergamot, Cardamom and Vanilla. 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

Summer40

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night25

Spring34

Summer16

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex44

Women56

Men60

Unisex35

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,803

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#164

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews123

Category winnerIsland Vanilla DunesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bahi is a sweet white floral with a soft oriental feel. It opens bright with bergamot and orange blossom, then quickly turns smoother and richer as caramel, vanilla, amber and tonka come forward. On skin, it usually reads creamy, sweet and lightly woody rather than sharp. The moderate trail and mostly moderate longevi…

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Island Vanilla Dunes is a cozy, warm gourmand that leans heavily into a spice-forward vanilla profile. It balances the sweetness of praline with earthy cardamom and cinnamon, creating a comforting aura for cooler months. The scent feels like a hug on a chilly day, designed for those who appreciate a dense, sweet, and …

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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, Bahi or Island Vanilla Dunes?

Island Vanilla Dunes takes 4 of 4 categories. Bahi is rated 4.33/5 from 9 votes; Island Vanilla Dunes is rated 4.31/5 from 644 votes. Choose Bahi for a white floral and sweet character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Island Vanilla Dunes for a warm spicy and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Bahi or Island Vanilla Dunes?

Island Vanilla Dunes lasts longest (Island Vanilla Dunes 75/100, Bahi 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bahi or Island Vanilla Dunes?

Island Vanilla Dunes projects furthest (Island Vanilla Dunes 65/100, Bahi 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bahi and Island Vanilla Dunes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Cardamom and Vanilla.

Is Bahi or Island Vanilla Dunes better for summer or winter?

Bahi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bahi and Island Vanilla Dunes?

Bahi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Bergamot, Caramel and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine, Vanilla, Amber and Tonka Bean, a base of Sweet Notes, Ambergris, Guaiac Wood and Praline. Island Vanilla Dunes has top notes of Vanilla, Cinnamon, Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Guaiac Wood, a base of Praline, Amber and Musk.