Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Suédois

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,661 AmberWoody

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50%scent match

Some overlap

Suédois

Euphorium Brooklyn

4.0370 votes

Rank #12,700 AmberWoody

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

Baz4/7

Suédois3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

SuédoisEuphorium Brooklyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 70 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

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

40%Love

37%Like

9%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSuédoisBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

balsamic77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both amber, woody and leather

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

SuedeWhipped CreamLabdanumCastoreumSandalwoodMyrrhPatchouliBirchAmbergrisBenzoinRaspberryCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Myrrh, Castoreum and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Suédois, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring41

Summer9

Fall95

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Category winnerSuédoisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men36

Unisex55

Women9

Casual 35%Date 32%Party 22%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,661

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,700

PerfumerStephen Dirkes

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSuédoisHigher 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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Euphorium Brooklyn Suédois treats suede with unusual, tactile warmth. The scent does not mimic a standard luxury department store purse. Instead, it hits the skin with savory cardamom, herbal clary sage, and a peculiar dash of pickled resin that feels bold and rustic. Soon, soft suede spreads out over rich labdanum, s…

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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 Suédois?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Suédois is rated 4.03/5 from 70 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Suédois for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Suédois?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Suédois 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Suédois?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Suédois 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Suédois smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and leather accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Myrrh, Castoreum and Patchouli.

Is Baz or Suédois better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Suédois?

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. Suédois features Suede, Whipped Cream, Labdanum, Castoreum and Sandalwood.