Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Noctem Arabs

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 257 ratings analysed

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #25,735 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Noctem Arabs

Gritti

4.16129 votes

Rank #8,419 WoodyOud

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Noctem Arabs 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.
Noctem Arabs
Choose it for a woody and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Baz3/7

Noctem Arabs4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Noctem ArabsGritti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 129 votes

Have 31%Had 13%Want 56%

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

43%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerNoctem ArabsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value49

Category winnerNoctem ArabsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

oud92%

tobacco84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and amber

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

TobaccoVirginian CedarPatchouli

Heart2 to 4 hours

Agarwood (Oud)Sandalwood

Base4 to 6 hours

MyrrhMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk. Durations are only published for Noctem Arabs, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer21

Fall89

Winter100

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNoctem ArabsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men45

Unisex48

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerNoctem ArabsHigher 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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Noctem Arabs by Gritti delivers a dark, dry woody profile centered on smoky leaves and resinous timber. It opens with the crisp grain of Virginian cedar and aromatic tobacco leaves, grounded by earthy patchouli. As the top notes settle, agarwood and smooth sandalwood form a dense, smoky core that avoids smelling dirty…

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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 Noctem Arabs?

Noctem Arabs takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Noctem Arabs is rated 4.16/5 from 129 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Noctem Arabs for a woody and oud character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Noctem Arabs?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Noctem Arabs 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Noctem Arabs?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Noctem Arabs 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Noctem Arabs smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Cedar, Agarwood (Oud) and Musk.

Is Baz or Noctem Arabs better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Noctem Arabs?

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. Noctem Arabs has top notes of Tobacco, Virginian Cedar and Patchouli, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud) and Sandalwood, a base of Myrrh, Musk and Amber.