Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Charles of the Ritz

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 195 ratings analysed

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #25,387 AmberWoody

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30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Charles of the Ritz

4.3967 votes

Rank #28,970 AmberFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Charles of the Ritz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Charles of the Ritz
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz3/7

Charles of the Ritz4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Charles of the RitzCharles of the Ritz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 22%Had 35%Want 43%

Category winnerCharles of the RitzRating 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

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

67 votes

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCharles of the RitzBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both amber 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

AldehydesBergamotOrange BlossomPineappleLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangRoseTuberoseCarnationOrris RootJasmineLilac

Base8-12 hrs

AmberVanillaMuskBenzoinCinnamonLabdanumVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Charles of the Ritz, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring72

Summer56

Fall100

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerCharles of the RitzMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Date 34%Party 29%Casual 20%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#28,970

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBazHigher 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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Charles of the Ritz hits the air with a bold spark of fizzy aldehydes, tart lemon, and sweet orange blossom before melting into a golden pool of amber. The carnation adds an unmistakable peppery bite. It smells opulent, warm, and deeply nostalgic without leaning stale. You will smell spicy ylang-ylang, powdery orris r…

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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 Charles of the Ritz?

Charles of the Ritz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Charles of the Ritz is rated 4.39/5 from 67 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Charles of the Ritz for a amber and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Charles of the Ritz?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Charles of the Ritz 79/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Charles of the Ritz?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Charles of the Ritz 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Charles of the Ritz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Cedar and Musk.

Is Baz or Charles of the Ritz better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Charles of the Ritz?

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. Charles of the Ritz has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Pineapple, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Tuberose and Carnation, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Musk and Benzoin.