Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Sovereign

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 190 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #26,122 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Sovereign

Le Galion

3.9762 votes

Rank #15,953 WoodyAmber

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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Sovereign
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz4/7

Sovereign3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

SovereignLe Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 32%Had 18%Want 50%

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

35%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSovereignBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

amber91%

rose83%

fresh spicy74%

warm spicy65%

oud56%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and 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

Notes

RoseMyrrhWoody NotesAgarwood (Oud)Pink PepperAmberGuaiac WoodBlack PepperIrisPatchouliCedar

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Myrrh, Guaiac Wood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Sovereign, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring34

Summer31

Fall100

Winter86

Day88

Night100

Category winnerSovereignMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men52

Unisex33

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,122

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,953

PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois, Anne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSovereignHigher 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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Sovereign by Le Galion presents a deep woody amber composition built around dark resin and dry florals. It opens with a sharp burst of black pepper and pink pepper that quickly yields to an earthy rose and soft iris. As the scent settles, warm myrrh and rich amber envelop the heart, supported by a sturdy foundation of…

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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 Sovereign?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Sovereign is rated 3.97/5 from 62 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sovereign for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Sovereign?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Sovereign 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Sovereign?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Sovereign 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Sovereign smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Myrrh, Guaiac Wood and Cedar.

Is Baz or Sovereign better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Sovereign?

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. Sovereign features Rose, Myrrh, Woody Notes, Agarwood (Oud) and Pink Pepper.