Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Black

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 182 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #25,092 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Black

Undergreen

3.9154 votes

Rank #17,856 Warm SpicySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Black
Choose it for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz4/7

Black3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

BlackUndergreen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 25%Had 19%Want 56%

Category winnerBazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

13%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

128 votes

41%Love

33%Like

2%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

smoky92%

leather84%

soft spicy77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both smoky, leather and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine

Heart

IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

PepperCinnamonGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

LicoriceCoffeeTonka Bean

Base6-8+ hrs

BirchGuaiac WoodIncenseAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring59

Summer53

Fall100

Winter59

Day50

Night100

Category winnerBlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men22

Unisex78

Women0

Casual 33%Date 30%Party 22%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,092

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#17,856

PerfumerFabrice Olivieri

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baz by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with a massive blast of dark leather, cracked black pepper, and bitter coffee. It settles into a heavy resinous core dominated by smoky incense, myrrh, and sweet plum. As the hours pass, dense agarwood, civet, and raw castoreum emerge to create a dry, animalic base that stays notic…

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Undergreen Black is a dark, dry woody scent with serious backbone. It does not coddle you. A brisk flash of black pepper and ginger hits the air first before settling into roasted coffee beans and bittersweet licorice. Deep underneath, birch tar and incense create a smoky leather effect that clings close to your skin.…

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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, Baz or Black?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Black is rated 3.91/5 from 54 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Black for a warm spicy and smoky character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Black?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Black 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Black?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share smoky, leather and woody accords. Common notes include Coffee, Incense, Guaiac Wood and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Baz or Black better for summer or winter?

For summer, Black is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Black?

Baz has top notes of Leather, Plum, Coriander and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Resin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Castoreum and Musk. Black has top notes of Pepper, Cinnamon and Ginger, heart notes of Licorice, Coffee and Tonka Bean, a base of Birch, Guaiac Wood, Incense and Agarwood (Oud).