Fragrance comparison

Baz vs Zara Bright Rose

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 438 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #23,915 AmberWoody

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12%scent match

Clearly different

Zara Bright Rose

Zara

3.92310 votes

Rank #5,350 RoseWhite Floral

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Zara Bright Rose
Choose it for a rose and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Baz4/7

Zara Bright Rose2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Zara Bright RoseZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 310 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

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

26%Love

54%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

310 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value26

¤ Price value79

Category winnerZara Bright RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

rose100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match12%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

Top

CinnamonCumin

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesPatchouli. 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

Summer47

Fall0

Winter46

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,915

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,350

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews46

Category winnerZara Bright RoseHigher 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 Bright Rose starts with a quick prickle of warm cumin and spicy cinnamon before it settles into a clean, soapy rose heart. It works best as an easygoing daytime option for spring office wear or casual weekend outings, offering an approachable style that is simple to appreciate without demanding too much attention…

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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 Zara Bright Rose?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes; Zara Bright Rose is rated 3.92/5 from 310 votes. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Zara Bright Rose for a rose and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Baz or Zara Bright Rose?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Zara Bright Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz or Zara Bright Rose?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Zara Bright Rose 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz and Zara Bright Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Patchouli.

Is Baz or Zara Bright Rose better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zara Bright Rose is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz and Zara Bright Rose?

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. Zara Bright Rose has top notes of Cinnamon and Cumin, heart notes of Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli and Vetiver.