Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Noor

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,710 AmberWoody

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3%scent match

Clearly different

Noor

DFG1924

4.1422 votes

Rank #49,272 Warm SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 4 of 5 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Noor
Choose it for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz4/5

Noor1/5

Ratings & consensus: Baz
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Baz
Sillage & projection: Baz
Value for money: Noor
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

NoorDFG1924

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 27%Had 15%Want 59%

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

41%Love

45%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value56

Category winnerNoorBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

vanilla84%

cinnamon77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match3%Clearly different

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

TangerineOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

CinnamonNutmeg

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMyrrhIncense

InformationalShared notesIncense and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Noor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring11

Summer0

Fall100

Winter89

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Date 34%Casual 27%Work 24%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,710

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,272

PerfumerRoberto Dario

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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Noor by DFG1924 starts with a bright, juicy burst of sweet orange and tangy tangerine before shifting into a comforting kitchen of dry spices. Cinnamon and grated nutmeg build a radiant, toasted warmth across the chest that never feels heavy or sticky. As the initial citrus sparkle fades into the background, creamy sa…

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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 Noor?

Baz takes 4 of 5 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Noor is rated 4.14/5 from 22 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Noor for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Noor?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Noor 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Noor?

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

Do Baz and Noor smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Incense and Myrrh.

Is Baz or Noor better for summer or winter?

Noor suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Noor?

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. Noor has top notes of Tangerine and Orange, heart notes of Cinnamon and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Myrrh and Incense.