Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Bois Intense

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 422 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,661 AmberWoody

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40%scent match

Some overlap

Bois Intense

LPDO

3.76294 votes

Rank #4,426 AmberWoody

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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.
Bois Intense
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Baz4/7

Bois Intense3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Bois IntenseLPDO

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 294 votes

Have 48%Had 13%Want 40%

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

27%Love

36%Like

24%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value77

Category winnerBois IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

vanilla77%

iris69%

balsamic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both amber, woody and balsamic

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

Top

Tuscan IrisIncenseCypressJuniper Berries

Heart

VanillaMyrrhMuskPatchouli

Base

AmberWoody NotesHoneyLeather

InformationalShared notesLeather, Incense, Myrrh and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night65

Category winnerBois IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men7

Unisex46

Women47

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerBois IntenseHigher 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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Bois Intense by LPDO is a versatile fragrance for both men and women, launched in 2020. This scent opens with a combination of Tuscan iris and fresh juniper berries, settling into a heart of smooth vanilla and myrrh. It provides a daily touch of elegance for the office or casual weekend outings, offering a soft presen…

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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 Bois Intense?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Bois Intense is rated 3.76/5 from 294 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Bois Intense for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Bois Intense?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Bois Intense 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Bois Intense?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Bois Intense 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Bois Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and balsamic accords. Common notes include Leather, Incense, Myrrh and Musk.

Is Baz or Bois Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Bois Intense suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Bois Intense?

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. Bois Intense has top notes of Tuscan Iris, Incense, Cypress and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Vanilla, Myrrh, Musk and Patchouli, a base of Amber, Woody Notes, Honey and Leather.