Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Saffron Rose

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 282 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #25,735 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Saffron Rose

Grossmith

4.11154 votes

Rank #7,390 LeatherWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Saffron Rose
Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz5/7

Saffron Rose2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Saffron RoseGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.11/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 29%Had 11%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

47%Love

32%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value20

Category winnerBazBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

leather100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

oud77%

rose69%

smoky61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, leather and smoky

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

Top1 to 2 hours

RoseSaffronCinnamon

Heart3 to 5 hours

Agarwood (Oud)TobaccoMyrrhWoody Notes

Base6 to 8 hours

CastoreumLabdanumGuaiac WoodAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMyrrh, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Castoreum. Durations are only published for Saffron Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer16

Fall100

Winter70

Day80

Night100

Category winnerSaffron RoseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men15

Unisex62

Women24

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,735

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,390

PerfumerTrevor Nicholl

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSaffron 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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Saffron Rose by Grossmith is a deep oriental spicy fragrance centered on rich florals, dark woods, and warm spices. It opens with an immediate surge of red rose, dry saffron, and brisk cinnamon, creating an energetic, bittersweet spice profile. As the top settles, agarwood oud, sweet myrrh, and dry tobacco leaves give…

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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 Saffron Rose?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Saffron Rose is rated 4.11/5 from 154 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Saffron Rose for a leather and woody character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Saffron Rose?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Saffron Rose 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Saffron Rose?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Saffron Rose 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Saffron Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, leather and smoky accords. Common notes include Myrrh, Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud) and Castoreum.

Is Baz or Saffron Rose better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Saffron 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. Saffron Rose has top notes of Rose, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Tobacco, Myrrh and Woody Notes, a base of Castoreum, Labdanum, Guaiac Wood and Amber.