Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Shisha

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #23,904 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Shisha

Gulf Orchid

4.008 votes

Rank #54,541 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shisha takes 3 of 4 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Shisha
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Baz1/4

Shisha3/4

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

ShishaGulf Orchid

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

38%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityShisha

SillageShisha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value92

Category winnerShishaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

sweet100%

amber92%

mossy84%

honey77%

caramel69%

animalic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both amber

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

Cotton CandyStar AniseBergamotSaffronPlumMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeJasmineOrris

Base8-12 hrs

AmbergrisHoneyMossBenzoinLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPlum. Durations are only published for Shisha, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day28

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 42%Party 36%Casual 15%Work 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,904

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#54,541

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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Gulf Orchid Shisha opens with a rush of caramelized cotton candy, juicy dark plum, and sharp star anise. It smells like stepping into a vibrant outdoor lounge where fruity vapor swirls through crisp night air. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sparkle of bergamot and mandarin fades. A powdery heart takes over as heli…

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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 Shisha?

Shisha takes 3 of 4 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Shisha is rated 4.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Shisha for a sweet and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Shisha?

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

Which projects more, Baz or Shisha?

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

Do Baz and Shisha smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Plum.

Is Baz or Shisha better for summer or winter?

Shisha suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Shisha?

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. Shisha has top notes of Cotton Candy, Star Anise, Bergamot and Saffron, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine and Orris, a base of Ambergris, Honey, Moss and Benzoin.