Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Tender Amber Intense

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 236 ratings analysed

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,252 AmberWoody

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29%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Tender Amber Intense

Zara

4.35108 votes

Rank #4,482 AmberWarm Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tender Amber Intense takes 5 of 7 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Tender Amber Intense
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Baz2/7

Tender Amber Intense5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Tender Amber IntenseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 108 votes

Have 55%Had 5%Want 39%

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseRating 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

59%Love

27%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

108 votes

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value86

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

warm spicy88%

tuberose77%

rose65%

smoky53%

balsamic42%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both amber, smoky and balsamic

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

Saffron

Heart

IncenseTuberoseRose

Base

AmberLabdanum

InformationalShared notesIncense. 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–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men38

Unisex57

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,252

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#4,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerTender Amber IntenseHigher 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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Zara launches a surprisingly heavy hitter with this one. A sharp blast of saffron starts the experience, leading into a thick, sweet cloud that feels right for chilly autumn evenings. It leans heavily into a sugary vibe, making it a solid casual wear option when you want to stand out in a crowd.

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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 Tender Amber Intense?

Tender Amber Intense takes 5 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Tender Amber Intense is rated 4.35/5 from 108 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Tender Amber Intense for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Tender Amber Intense?

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

Which projects more, Baz or Tender Amber Intense?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Tender Amber Intense 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Tender Amber Intense smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, smoky and balsamic accords. Common notes include Incense.

Is Baz or Tender Amber Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tender Amber Intense is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Tender Amber Intense?

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. Tender Amber Intense has top notes of Saffron, heart notes of Incense, Tuberose and Rose, a base of Amber and Labdanum.