Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Space Rhapsody

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 155 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #26,550 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Space Rhapsody

IDEO Parfumeurs

3.9627 votes

Rank #58,665 WoodyAromatic

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.
Space Rhapsody
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Baz5/7

Space Rhapsody2/7

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

Space RhapsodyIDEO Parfumeurs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 16%Had 2%Want 82%

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

30%Love

44%Like

19%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value42

Category winnerSpace RhapsodyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

Top30 to 60 minutes

PinePepperPeppermintBasil

Heart2 to 4 hours

MimosaCedarPatchouliJasmine

Base4 to 8 hours

AmbergrisSandalwoodMuskAmberCivet

InformationalShared notesPine, Cedar, Civet and Musk. Durations are only published for Space Rhapsody, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall50

Winter42

Day100

Night17

Category winnerSpace RhapsodyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,665

PerfumerMarie Duchêne

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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Space Rhapsody by IDEO Parfumeurs delivers an unusual aromatic woody scent profile built around a contrast between chilly herbs and animalic warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pine needles, crisp peppermint, spicy pepper, and garden basil. As the bracing chill settles, the composition reveals a softer f…

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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 Space Rhapsody?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Space Rhapsody is rated 3.96/5 from 27 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Space Rhapsody for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Space Rhapsody?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Space Rhapsody 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Space Rhapsody?

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

Do Baz and Space Rhapsody smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Pine, Cedar, Civet and Musk.

Is Baz or Space Rhapsody better for summer or winter?

For summer, Space Rhapsody is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Space Rhapsody suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Space Rhapsody?

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. Space Rhapsody has top notes of Pine, Pepper, Peppermint and Basil, heart notes of Mimosa, Cedar, Patchouli and Jasmine, a base of Ambergris, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.