Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Senchal

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #25,387 AmberWoody

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Senchal

Charles of the Ritz

4.2631 votes

Rank #48,234 AmberFloral

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Senchal
Choose it for a amber and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Baz4/7

Senchal3/7

Ratings & consensus: Baz
Community sentiment: Senchal
Longevity: Baz
Sillage & projection: Baz
Value for money: Senchal
Versatility: Senchal
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

SenchalCharles of the Ritz

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 43%Had 17%Want 41%

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

39%Love

52%Like

6%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerSenchalMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSenchalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

floral92%

white floral84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match27%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

Top20-30 mins

AldehydesOrange BlossomBergamotLemonPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CarnationJasmineLilacOrris RootYlang-YlangTuberoseRose

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberBenzoinVetiverMuskLabdanumCinnamonCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Cedar and Musk. Durations are only published for Senchal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer20

Fall70

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerSenchalMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Date 35%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,387

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#48,234

PerfumerNot listed

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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Senchal by Charles of the Ritz is a full-bodied 1981 amber floral that balances fizzy sparkle with deep, cozy resin warmth. The first blast releases bubbly aldehydes alongside tangy pineapple, crisp bergamot, and sweet orange blossom. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus snap mellows out completely. What follows …

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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 Senchal?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Senchal is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Senchal for a amber and floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Senchal?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Senchal 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Senchal?

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

Do Baz and Senchal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Cedar and Musk.

Is Baz or Senchal better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Senchal?

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. Senchal has top notes of Aldehydes, Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine, Lilac and Orris Root, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Vetiver and Musk.