Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Citrus Grandis

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

6 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #28,333 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Citrus Grandis

Chris Collins · 2022

3.6872 votes

Rank #16,977 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz Cuir takes 6 of 7 categories.

Baz Cuir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Citrus Grandis
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Baz Cuir6/7

Citrus Grandis1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baz CuirThe Spirit of Dubai

Citrus GrandisChris Collins

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

3.68/ 5 · 72 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

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

13%Love

57%Like

18%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

72 votes

Category winnerBaz CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage36

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value27

Category winnerBaz CuirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

sweet65%

green48%

aromatic30%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and aromatic

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

YuzuPomeloCitron

Heart1-3 hrs

VerbenaBlack Currant

Base4-6 hrs

VetiverSandalwoodMuskCedarIncenseelemi

InformationalShared notesCedar, Incense, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Citrus Grandis, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer24

Fall71

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring78

Summer100

Fall9

Winter9

Day100

Night24

Category winnerBaz CuirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men21

Unisex61

Women18

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 15%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,333

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#16,977

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched2022

Reviews12

Category winnerCitrus GrandisHigher 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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Citrus Grandis by Chris Collins opens with a vivid rush of tart pomelo, sparkling yuzu, and juicy citron. You get the crisp sensation of tearing open fresh citrus rinds on a sunny morning. The alcohol burn fades within seconds. Soon, herbal verbena and a hint of tart black currant emerge, giving the heart a clean, lea…

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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 Citrus Grandis?

Baz Cuir takes 6 of 7 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Citrus Grandis is rated 3.68/5 from 72 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Citrus Grandis for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Citrus Grandis?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Citrus Grandis 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Citrus Grandis?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Citrus Grandis 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Citrus Grandis smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cedar, Incense, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Baz Cuir or Citrus Grandis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Citrus Grandis?

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. Citrus Grandis has top notes of Yuzu, Pomelo and Citron, heart notes of Verbena and Black Currant, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Cedar.