Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Bois Mystique

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 565 ratings analysed

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #23,926 AmberWoody

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43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bois Mystique

Houbigant

4.40437 votes

Rank #23,367 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bois Mystique takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Bois Mystique
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Baz3/7

Bois Mystique4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Bois MystiqueHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.40/ 5 · 437 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerBois MystiqueRating 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

57%Love

30%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

437 votes

Category winnerBois MystiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value43

Category winnerBois MystiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

aromatic69%

smoky61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both amber, woody and smoky

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

CardamomPink PepperGingerArtemisiaBergamotNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

IncenseCypriol Oil or NagarmothaCinnamonBlack PepperIris

Base5-7+ hrs

CedarMyrrhAmberGuaiac WoodCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Incense and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Bois Mystique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter95

Day86

Night100

Category winnerBazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men83

Unisex13

Women3

Work 39%Date 29%Casual 22%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,926

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#23,367

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBois MystiqueHigher 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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The cardamom hits immediately. Houbigant Bois Mystique opens with a dry snap of crushed spices, bright bergamot, and peppery ginger that quickly clears away any early alcohol bite. It smells crisp, tailored, and naturally wood-focused. As the initial citrus sparkle fades over the first twenty minutes, smoky frankincen…

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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 Mystique?

Bois Mystique takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Bois Mystique is rated 4.40/5 from 437 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Bois Mystique for a woody and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Bois Mystique?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Bois Mystique 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Bois Mystique?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Bois Mystique 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Bois Mystique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Incense and Myrrh.

Is Baz or Bois Mystique better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Bois Mystique?

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 Mystique has top notes of Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Ginger and Artemisia, heart notes of Incense, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Cinnamon and Black Pepper, a base of Cedar, Myrrh, Amber and Guaiac Wood.