Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 900 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,661 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre

L'Artisan Parfumeur

4.06772 votes

Rank #3,858 WoodyAromatic

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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Coeur de Vetiver Sacre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Baz4/7

Coeur de Vetiver Sacre3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Coeur de Vetiver SacreL'Artisan Parfumeur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.06/ 5 · 772 votes

Have 67%Had 33%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

35%Love

50%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

772 votes

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value51

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

sweet84%

amber77%

fruity69%

green61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and amber

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

Notes

VetiverTeaDatesIncenseApricotPepperSaffronVirginia CedarBergamotGuaiac WoodTarragonOsmanthus

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Coeur de Vetiver Sacre, 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

Winter51

Day100

Night79

Category winnerBazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men12

Unisex71

Women17

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 24%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,858

PerfumerKarine Vinchon Spehner

Launched—

Reviews66

Category winnerCoeur de Vetiver SacreHigher 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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Coeur de Vetiver Sacre by L'Artisan Parfumeur brings a surprising twist to woody fragrances by pairing earthy vetiver with warm, steeped black tea and chewy dried fruits. Instead of the sharp, grassy punch found in traditional barbershop colognes, this scent opens with a lively splash of bergamot, sweet dates, and gen…

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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 Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Coeur de Vetiver Sacre is rated 4.06/5 from 772 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Coeur de Vetiver Sacre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Coeur de Vetiver Sacre 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Coeur de Vetiver Sacre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

Is Baz or Coeur de Vetiver Sacre better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baz is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Coeur de Vetiver Sacre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Coeur de Vetiver Sacre?

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. Coeur de Vetiver Sacre features Vetiver, Tea, Dates, Incense and Apricot.