Fragrance comparison

Baz vs NOBLE FOREST

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 156 ratings analysed

3 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,107 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

NOBLE FOREST

KNIGHTS Fragrances

3.6528 votes

Rank #10,349 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 3 of 5 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
NOBLE FOREST
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Baz3/5

NOBLE FOREST2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

NOBLE FORESTKNIGHTS Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 15%Had 20%Want 65%

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

20%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value35

Category winnerNOBLE FORESTBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

fresh spicy88%

amber77%

warm spicy65%

patchouli53%

musky42%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, amber 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

Top

Black PepperBergamot

Heart

Woody NotesPatchouliOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha

Base

Iso E Super

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer0

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men60

Unisex20

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,107

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,349

PerfumerAxel Rudi Pell

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerNOBLE FORESTHigher 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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NOBLE FOREST by KNIGHTS Fragrances delivers an earthy, woody profile centered on black pepper and oud. It is a bold, resinous scent that suits those who enjoy dry, non-sweet woods. Perfect for crisp autumn days when you want a grounded, professional aroma that lingers on sweaters for hours.

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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 NOBLE FOREST?

Baz takes 3 of 5 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; NOBLE FOREST is rated 3.65/5 from 28 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose NOBLE FOREST for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or NOBLE FOREST?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, NOBLE FOREST 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or NOBLE FOREST?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, NOBLE FOREST 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and NOBLE FOREST smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and musky accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Baz or NOBLE FOREST better for summer or winter?

NOBLE FOREST suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and NOBLE FOREST?

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. NOBLE FOREST has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Woody Notes, Patchouli, Olibanum and Agarwood (Oud), a base of Iso E Super.