Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Montri

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 490 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,986 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Montri

Parfums Dusita

3.93362 votes

Rank #7,880 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Montri
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Baz5/7

Montri2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

MontriParfums Dusita

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 362 votes

Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%

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

33%Like

15%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

362 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMontriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

leather77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and leather

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

SaffronDried FruitsNutmegOreganoCinnamonPetitgrainCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose de MaiDamask RoseLeatherOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac

Base6-10+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliOakVetiverTonka BeanCedar

InformationalShared notesLeather, Coriander, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Montri, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring65

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day65

Night100

Category winnerBazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men29

Unisex63

Women9

Date 39%Work 25%Casual 20%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,880

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews54

Category winnerMontriHigher 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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Montri opens with a sharp flash of aromatic oregano and coriander before settling into rich dried fruits and saffron. The spicy warmth gives way to velvety Damask rose and powdery orris root, creating an earthy, antique floral heart. In the base, smooth Palao agarwood meets cedar and patchouli without any dirty animal…

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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 Montri?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Montri is rated 3.93/5 from 362 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Montri for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Montri?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Montri 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Montri?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Montri 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Montri smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Leather, Coriander, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Baz or Montri better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Montri?

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. Montri has top notes of Saffron, Dried Fruits, Nutmeg and Oregano, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Damask Rose, Leather and Orris Root, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oak.