Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Pheromone for Men

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #25,735 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Pheromone for Men

Marilyn Miglin

4.1631 votes

Rank #15,898 AmberWoody

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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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pheromone for Men
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Baz4/7

Pheromone for Men3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Pheromone for MenMarilyn Miglin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 27%Had 11%Want 61%

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

55%Love

23%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value79

Category winnerPheromone for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

citrus84%

honey77%

sweet69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber and 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

Notes

LabdanumHoneyOlibanumSandalwoodGreen NotesTonka BeanCitrusesBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesOlibanum. Durations are only published for Pheromone for Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall100

Winter58

Day100

Night69

Category winnerPheromone for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men38

Unisex50

Women13

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,898

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerPheromone for MenHigher 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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Pheromone for Men by Marilyn Miglin delivers an unapologetic blast of vintage amber and woody warmth. The scent opens with sharp bergamot and brisk green notes, giving it a crisp, soapy edge reminiscent of classic barbershop formulas. Soon after, thick honey and warm labdanum surface, shifting the balance from brisk c…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Baz or Pheromone for Men?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Pheromone for Men is rated 4.16/5 from 31 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pheromone for Men for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Pheromone for Men?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Pheromone for Men 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Pheromone for Men?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Pheromone for Men 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Pheromone for Men smell similar?

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

Is Baz or Pheromone for Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pheromone for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Pheromone for Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Pheromone for Men?

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. Pheromone for Men features Labdanum, Honey, Olibanum, Sandalwood and Green Notes.