Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Splendid

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 147 ratings analysed

3 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,721 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

4%scent match

Clearly different

Splendid

Revlon

4.2119 votes

Rank #19,325 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 3 of 5 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Splendid
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Baz3/5

Splendid2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

SplendidRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.21/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 20%Had 27%Want 53%

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

58%Love

26%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSplendidBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

floral100%

rose92%

fresh84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

patchouli61%

Scent match4%Clearly different

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

Top

PeonyBlack PepperFreesia

Heart

Rose OilRed BerriesYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliPowdery NotesMuskVanillaMoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Musk and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer13

Fall100

Winter63

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#19,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSplendidHigher 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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Splendid by Revlon is a floral-driven fragrance for women that blends peony and freesia with a base of patchouli, vanilla, and moss. Released in 2012, this scent offers an accessible, powdery experience that transitions from a sharp, spicy opening to a muted, lingering floral finish. It is suitable for everyday wear d…

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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 Splendid?

Baz takes 3 of 5 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Splendid is rated 4.21/5 from 19 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Splendid for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Splendid?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Splendid 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Splendid?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Splendid 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Splendid smell similar?

Clearly different: a 4% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Musk and Patchouli.

Is Baz or Splendid better for summer or winter?

Splendid suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Splendid?

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. Splendid has top notes of Peony, Black Pepper and Freesia, heart notes of Rose Oil, Red Berries and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Powdery Notes, Musk and Vanilla.