Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Così Blu

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 311 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,252 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Così Blu

Pantheon Roma

3.84183 votes

Rank #11,696 AmberWoody

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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Così Blu
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz4/7

Così Blu3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Così BluPantheon Roma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 183 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

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

37%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

183 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value46

Category winnerCosì BluBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody88%

warm spicy77%

smoky65%

balsamic53%

fresh spicy42%

Scent match48%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

AbsintheBarkNutmegStrawberryCinnamon

Heart2-4 hrs

MagnoliaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12+ hrs

IncenseOlibanumSiam BenzoinSandalwoodCedarAmbergrisHayCivet

InformationalShared notesIncense, Olibanum, Cedar and Civet. Durations are only published for Così Blu, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer27

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerCosì BluMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men38

Unisex54

Women9

Date 38%Party 29%Casual 19%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,696

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCosì BluHigher 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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Pantheon Roma Così Blu hits the skin with an unexpected blast of bitter absinthe, rough tree bark, and sharp nutmeg before softening into a resinous core. The contrast is startling. You expect a marine profile from the name, yet this fragrance delivers dry frankincense, warm cinnamon, and a curious touch of tart straw…

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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 Così Blu?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Così Blu is rated 3.84/5 from 183 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Così Blu for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Così Blu?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Così Blu 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Così Blu?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Così Blu 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Così Blu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and smoky accords. Common notes include Incense, Olibanum, Cedar and Civet.

Is Baz or Così Blu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Così Blu?

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. Così Blu has top notes of Absinthe, Bark, Nutmeg and Strawberry, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Incense, Olibanum, Siam Benzoin and Sandalwood.