Fragrance comparison

Bayati-Shiraz vs Alexander

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Bayati-Shiraz

Mugham

4.673 votes

Rank #55,553 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Alexander

Athena Fragrances

4.0715 votes

Rank #47,081 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Bayati-Shiraz
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Alexander
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Bayati-Shiraz2/4

Alexander2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bayati-Shiraz
Sillage & projection: Bayati-Shiraz
Value for money: Alexander
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alexander

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bayati-ShirazMugham

AlexanderAthena Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.07/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 34%Had 5%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

53%Love

27%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBayati-Shiraz

SillageBayati-Shiraz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value65

Category winnerAlexanderBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

musky84%

sweet77%

leather69%

amber61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LeatherPeachSaffronRed Berries

Heart2-4 hrs

LabdanumGingerPink Pepper

Base8-10 hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaMuskPatchouli

Top

PeachSaffronCoconutNutmeg

Heart

RoseJasmineLabdanum

Base

LeatherTonka BeanCashmeranAgarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesLeather, Peach, Saffron and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Bayati-Shiraz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer18

Fall100

Winter91

Day63

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 37%Party 32%Casual 18%Work 13%

Men42

Unisex42

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,553

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerAlexanderHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugham Bayati-Shiraz centers on a striking blend of soft suede leather, ripe peach nectar, and golden saffron. The opening delivers a brief flash of red berries before deepening into resinous labdanum, spicy pink pepper, and warm ginger. In the base, dark agarwood pairs with smooth vanilla, earthy patchouli, and clean…

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Alexander by Athena Fragrances introduces itself with an unexpected clash of lush peach, toasted coconut, and prickly saffron before turning noticeably darker. As the juicy fruit and warm nutmeg settle, the heart pulls in velvety rose and sticky labdanum resin. The base rests on thick leather, smoky agarwood, dry sand…

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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, Bayati-Shiraz or Alexander?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Bayati-Shiraz is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Alexander is rated 4.07/5 from 15 votes. Choose Bayati-Shiraz for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Alexander for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Bayati-Shiraz or Alexander?

Bayati-Shiraz lasts longest (Bayati-Shiraz 80/100, Alexander 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bayati-Shiraz or Alexander?

Bayati-Shiraz projects furthest (Bayati-Shiraz 75/100, Alexander 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bayati-Shiraz and Alexander smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Leather, Peach, Saffron and Labdanum.

Is Bayati-Shiraz or Alexander better for summer or winter?

Bayati-Shiraz suits evening wear; Alexander suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bayati-Shiraz and Alexander?

Bayati-Shiraz has top notes of Leather, Peach, Saffron and Red Berries, heart notes of Labdanum, Ginger and Pink Pepper, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Musk and Patchouli. Alexander has top notes of Peach, Saffron, Coconut and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Tonka Bean, Cashmeran and Agarwood (Oud).