Fragrance comparison

Baz vs KiKi

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #23,912 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

KiKi

House of Matriarch

3.6128 votes

Rank #21,801 PowderyViolet

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.
KiKi
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz4/7

KiKi3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

KiKiHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.61/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

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

32%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value40

Category winnerKiKiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

earthy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match13%Clearly different · both 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

Parma VioletMushroomMatcha TeaStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

Oolong teaRose PetalsWoody Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

TeaIrisSandalwoodTonka BeanMyrrh

InformationalShared notesMyrrh. Durations are only published for KiKi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day69

Night100

Category winnerKiKiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 37%Date 31%Work 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,912

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,801

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerKiKiHigher 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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KiKi by House of Matriarch presents an unconventional marriage of candied Parma violet, damp earthy mushroom, and savory matcha tea. It opens with an intriguing flash of sweetness that quickly collides with green forest soil. You get powdery violet right away. Then, brewed oolong tea and crushed rose petals temper the…

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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 KiKi?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; KiKi is rated 3.61/5 from 28 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose KiKi for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or KiKi?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, KiKi 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or KiKi?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, KiKi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and KiKi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Myrrh.

Is Baz or KiKi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and KiKi?

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. KiKi has top notes of Parma Violet, Mushroom, Matcha Tea and Star Anise, heart notes of Oolong tea, Rose Petals and Woody Notes, a base of Tea, Iris, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.