Fragrance comparison

Baz vs No. II Ground

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,763 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

No. II Ground

Gabar

4.1248 votes

Rank #11,818 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No. II Ground takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
No. II Ground
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Baz3/7

No. II Ground4/7

Ratings & consensus: Baz
Community sentiment: No. II Ground
Longevity: Baz
Sillage & projection: Baz
Value for money: No. II Ground
Versatility: No. II Ground
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: No. II Ground

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

No. II GroundGabar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 48 votes

Have 92%Had 8%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

44%Love

33%Like

17%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

48 votes

Category winnerNo. II GroundMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value59

Category winnerNo. II GroundBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

earthy84%

powdery77%

soft spicy69%

iris61%

Scent match21%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

Pink PepperSaffronGingerCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisFigCedar

Base6-8+ hrs

Thanaka WoodVetiverPatchouliGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMuskAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for No. II Ground, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring74

Summer9

Fall100

Winter96

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNo. II GroundMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men10

Unisex79

Women10

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 20%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,818

PerfumerRuth Mastenbroek

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerNo. II GroundHigher 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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Gabar No. II Ground delivers an earthy, tranquil cedar profile built for slow mornings and quiet focus. The first spray releases a brisk splash of pink pepper and grated ginger, tempered quickly by dry coriander seeds. As the alcohol evaporates, creamy green fig flesh merges with powdery orris root, taking the edge of…

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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 No. II Ground?

No. II Ground takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; No. II Ground is rated 4.12/5 from 48 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose No. II Ground for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or No. II Ground?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, No. II Ground 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or No. II Ground?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, No. II Ground 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and No. II Ground smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Guaiac Wood, Cedar and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Baz or No. II Ground better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baz is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. No. II Ground suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and No. II Ground?

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. No. II Ground has top notes of Pink Pepper, Saffron, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Orris, Fig and Cedar, a base of Thanaka Wood, Vetiver, Patchouli and Guaiac Wood.