Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Caden

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 680 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,710 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Caden

Omanluxury

4.14552 votes

Rank #773 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Baz5/7

Caden2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

CadenOmanluxury

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 552 votes

Have 90%Had 10%Want 0%

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

62%Love

17%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

10%Hate

329 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCadenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

amber91%

vanilla83%

leather74%

woody65%

aromatic56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, 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

Top

SaffronCardamomCade oilBoozy Notes

Heart

SuedeBenzoinCoffee

Base

VanillaAmberwoodTonkaGuaiac WoodLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCoffee, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood. 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–

Spring34

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men47

Unisex41

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#773

PerfumerMaxime Exler

Launched—

Reviews121

Category winnerCadenHigher 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…

Reviews →

Caden by Omanluxury is a bold unisex scent that centers on rich saffron, leather, and roasted coffee. This intense composition thrives in the deepest cold of winter, wrapping the wearer in a smoky, spicy warmth. It is a striking choice for those who enjoy challenging, dark, and resinous profiles that command attention…

Reviews →

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 Caden?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Caden is rated 4.14/5 from 552 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Caden for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Caden?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Caden 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Caden?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Caden 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Caden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, leather and woody accords. Common notes include Coffee, Cardamom and Guaiac Wood.

Is Baz or Caden better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baz is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Caden?

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. Caden has top notes of Saffron, Cardamom, Cade oil and Boozy Notes, heart notes of Suede, Benzoin and Coffee, a base of Vanilla, Amberwood, Tonka and Guaiac Wood.