Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Marrakech

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

3 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,412 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Marrakech

Varriale Profumi

5.001 votes

Rank #46,210 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 3 of 4 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Marrakech
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz3/4

Marrakech1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

MarrakechVarriale Profumi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarrakechBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and 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

Black PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaCocoa

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Marrakech, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 37%Party 26%Casual 22%Work 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBazHigher 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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Marrakech by Varriale Profumi delivers an inviting wash of spiced warmth right from the first spray. The opening pairs sharp black pepper with a brief splash of bright bergamot citrus. It clears your nose quickly. Soon, powdery cocoa and roasted tonka bean sweep in, smoothing down the initial peppery bite. A thick bas…

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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 Marrakech?

Baz takes 3 of 4 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Marrakech is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Marrakech for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Marrakech?

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

Which projects more, Baz or Marrakech?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Marrakech 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Marrakech smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Musk.

Is Baz or Marrakech better for summer or winter?

Marrakech suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Marrakech?

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. Marrakech has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cocoa, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk.