Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Perfume Calligraphy Rose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,962 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,081 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Perfume Calligraphy Rose

Aramis

4.131,834 votes

Rank #758 AmberRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz 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.
Perfume Calligraphy Rose
Choose it for a amber and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Baz4/7

Perfume Calligraphy Rose3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Perfume Calligraphy RoseAramis

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 1,834 votes

Have 70%Had 30%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

49%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

1,461 votes

Category winnerPerfume Calligraphy RoseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value63

Category winnerPerfume Calligraphy RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

rose83%

warm spicy65%

balsamic48%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and balsamic

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

SaffronOreganoHoneysuckle

Heart

Turkish RoseMyrrhStyraxLavender

Base

OlibanumLabdanumAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Olibanum and Musk. 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–

Spring32

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men5

Unisex43

Women52

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,081

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#758

PerfumerTrudi Loren

Launched—

Reviews83

Category winnerPerfume Calligraphy RoseHigher 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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A dense, resinous rose with real warmth and presence. Perfume Calligraphy Rose opens spicy and aromatic, then moves into Turkish rose wrapped in myrrh, styrax, and ambery resins, creating a rich, slightly syrupy texture that feels more opulent than fresh. It suits shoppers who enjoy bold rose perfumes with incense, la…

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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 Perfume Calligraphy Rose?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Perfume Calligraphy Rose is rated 4.13/5 from 1,834 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Perfume Calligraphy Rose for a amber and rose character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Perfume Calligraphy Rose?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Perfume Calligraphy Rose 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Perfume Calligraphy Rose?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Perfume Calligraphy Rose 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Perfume Calligraphy Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and balsamic accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Olibanum and Musk.

Is Baz or Perfume Calligraphy Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baz is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Perfume Calligraphy Rose?

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. Perfume Calligraphy Rose has top notes of Saffron, Oregano and Honeysuckle, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Myrrh, Styrax and Lavender, a base of Olibanum, Labdanum, Ambergris and Musk.