Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Labdanum 18

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,679 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #26,122 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Labdanum 18

Le Labo

3.951,551 votes

Rank #1,903 MuskyAmber

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.
Labdanum 18
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Baz4/7

Labdanum 183/7

Ratings & consensus: Baz
Community sentiment: Baz
Longevity: Baz
Sillage & projection: Baz
Value for money: Labdanum 18
Versatility: Labdanum 18
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Labdanum 18

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Labdanum 18Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 1,551 votes

Have 37%Had 12%Want 52%

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

38%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

1,551 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value27

Category winnerLabdanum 18Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

musky100%

amber92%

woody84%

vanilla77%

leather69%

animalic61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and musky

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

French labdanumVanillaCivettaMuskCastoreumResinsTonka BeanGurjan balsamBirchPatchouliCinnamon

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCastoreum, Musk, Gurjan balsam and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Labdanum 18, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer22

Fall100

Winter92

Day99

Night100

Category winnerLabdanum 18Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men12

Unisex62

Women26

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,903

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerLabdanum 18Higher 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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Labdanum 18 by Le Labo is an amber, musky scent built around a soft and powdery warmth. Rather than projecting an aggressive, dark leather aroma, it hugs close to the skin with sweet vanilla, balsamic resins, and cozy musk. Notes of French labdanum, cinnamon, and gurjan balsam provide a rich, golden center, while hint…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baz or Labdanum 18?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Labdanum 18 is rated 3.95/5 from 1,551 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Labdanum 18 for a musky and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Labdanum 18?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Labdanum 18 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Labdanum 18?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Labdanum 18 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Labdanum 18 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Castoreum, Musk, Gurjan balsam and Patchouli.

Is Baz or Labdanum 18 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baz is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Labdanum 18 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Labdanum 18?

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. Labdanum 18 features French labdanum, Vanilla, Civetta, Musk and Castoreum.