Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Envy for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,935 ratings analysed

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #25,735 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Envy for Men

Gucci

4.452,807 votes

Rank #775 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Envy for Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Envy for Men
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz2/7

Envy for Men5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Envy for MenGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.45/ 5 · 2,807 votes

Have 37%Had 32%Want 32%

Category winnerEnvy for MenRating 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

60%Love

32%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

2,807 votes

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value43

Category winnerEnvy for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

smoky61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

GingerLavenderCardamomPepperMahoganyCorianderMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

SandalwoodCedarCarnationJasmineRose

Base5 to 8 hours

IncenseTobaccoVanillaAmberVetiverPatchouliLeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesLeather, Coriander, Cardamom and Incense. Durations are only published for Envy for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer26

Fall100

Winter90

Day70

Night100

Category winnerEnvy for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men90

Unisex9

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#775

PerfumerDaniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews201

Category winnerEnvy for MenHigher 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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Envy for Men by Gucci is a warm spicy and woody fragrance defined by sharp spices, creamy woods, and resinous smoke. The opening delivers a vibrant kick of fresh ginger, cardamom, and cracked pepper balanced by bright mandarin orange and herbal lavender. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of rich sandalwood and…

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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 Envy for Men?

Envy for Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Envy for Men is rated 4.45/5 from 2,807 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Envy for Men for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Envy for Men?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Envy for Men 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Envy for Men?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Envy for Men 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Envy for Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and smoky accords. Common notes include Leather, Coriander, Cardamom and Incense.

Is Baz or Envy for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baz is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Envy for Men suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Envy for Men?

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. Envy for Men has top notes of Ginger, Lavender, Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedar, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Tobacco, Vanilla and Amber.