Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Citron Noir

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #28,197 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Citron Noir

L'Occitane en Provence

4.1163 votes

Rank #16,465 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz Cuir takes 4 of 7 categories.

Baz Cuir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Citron Noir
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Baz Cuir4/7

Citron Noir3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baz CuirThe Spirit of Dubai

Citron NoirL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

4.11/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

Category winnerBaz CuirRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

71%Love

10%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

31 votes

37%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

5%Dislike

3%Hate

63 votes

Category winnerCitron NoirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCitron NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

amber88%

sweet77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

woody42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both amber, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

CypressAppleCorianderBergamotGreen NotesMandarinOrangeCinnamon

Heart

JasmineGeraniumCedarMyrrhLily of the ValleyLabdanumIncenseOsmanthus

Base

PatchouliAmberMuskLeatherGuaiac WoodSandalwoodVetiverCardamom

Top15-30 mins

YuzuLemonBergamotOrangeLime

Heart2-3 hrs

MyrhhOrange BlossomLabdanumGeraniumNeroli

Base5-7 hrs

OpoponaxVanillaVetiverCinnamonCedarPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Cinnamon and Geranium. Durations are only published for Citron Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer24

Fall71

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring65

Summer100

Fall50

Winter30

Day100

Night35

Category winnerBaz CuirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men20

Unisex55

Women25

Casual 39%Work 34%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,197

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerCitron NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Baz Cuir by The Spirit of Dubai opens with a sharp burst of cypress, yuzu, and cinnamon before deepening into a dark heart of myrrh, labdanum, and incense. Base notes of leather, patchouli, and sandalwood give the scent a heavy, resinous structure that clings to skin for hours. This fragrance sits comfortably in cold …

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L'Occitane en Provence Citron Noir is an unconventional citrus composition that matches mouth-puckering fruit with dark, resinous resins. The first spray delivers a crisp shower of tart yuzu, sour lime, and sparkling bergamot peel. It feels immediately refreshing, reminiscent of chilled herbal lemon tea brewed on a ho…

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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 Cuir or Citron Noir?

Baz Cuir takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Citron Noir is rated 4.11/5 from 63 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Citron Noir for a citrus and amber character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Citron Noir?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Citron Noir?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Citron Noir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Citron Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Cinnamon and Geranium.

Is Baz Cuir or Citron Noir better for summer or winter?

For summer, Citron Noir is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz Cuir is the stronger pick. Baz Cuir suits evening wear; Citron Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Citron Noir?

Baz Cuir has top notes of Cypress, Apple, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Geranium, Cedar and Myrrh, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Musk and Leather. Citron Noir has top notes of Yuzu, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Myrhh, Orange Blossom, Labdanum and Geranium, a base of Opoponax, Vanilla, Vetiver and Cinnamon.