Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Volpe DNA

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 193 ratings analysed

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,103 AmberWoody

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19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Volpe DNA

Eudora

4.2365 votes

Rank #15,428 IrisWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Volpe DNA
Choose it for a iris and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz3/7

Volpe DNA4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Volpe DNAEudora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 51%Had 12%Want 37%

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

49%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

65 votes

Category winnerVolpe DNAMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value77

Category winnerVolpe DNABest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

iris100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match19%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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeCardamomBlack PepperGinger

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisLavenderSaffronCypress

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAmberVanillaPeru BalsamPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesLeather, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Peru Balsam. Durations are only published for Volpe DNA, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer13

Fall100

Winter93

Day42

Night100

Category winnerVolpe DNAMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Date 34%Casual 26%Work 22%Party 18%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,103

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,428

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerVolpe DNAHigher 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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Volpe DNA by Eudora delivers an unexpected clash of sweet citrus, cosmetic powder, and warm leather. The first spray kicks hard. You get a sharp burst of fizzy mandarin orange and crackling black pepper that smells almost like artisanal orange soda. Give it five minutes to settle down. Once the initial alcohol flash e…

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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 Volpe DNA?

Volpe DNA takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Volpe DNA is rated 4.23/5 from 65 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Volpe DNA for a iris and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Volpe DNA?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Volpe DNA 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Volpe DNA?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Volpe DNA 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Volpe DNA smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Leather, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Peru Balsam.

Is Baz or Volpe DNA better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz and Volpe DNA?

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. Volpe DNA has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Ginger, heart notes of Iris, Lavender, Saffron and Cypress, a base of Leather, Amber, Vanilla and Peru Balsam.