Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Ecstasy

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #27,876 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Ecstasy

Paradis des Sens

4.2949 votes

Rank #12,357 Warm SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ecstasy takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Baz Cuir2/7

Ecstasy5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baz CuirThe Spirit of Dubai

EcstasyParadis des Sens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

4.29/ 5 · 49 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

Category winnerEcstasyRating 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

59%Love

20%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

49 votes

Category winnerEcstasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value49

Category winnerEcstasyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

earthy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy

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

Top20-30 mins

OrangeBlack PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronLily of the ValleyHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliAmbrostar™Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Lily of the Valley and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Ecstasy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer24

Fall71

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring86

Summer100

Fall86

Winter61

Day100

Night75

Category winnerEcstasyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men56

Unisex44

Women0

Casual 36%Work 30%Date 19%Party 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,357

PerfumerSuzy Le Helley

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEcstasyHigher 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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Ecstasy by Paradis des Sens delivers a brisk, mineral-tinted spin on modern woody citrus perfumes. The first spray releases bitter orange, bergamot, and cracked black pepper with an immediate flash of alcohol before settling into a cool, peppery haze. As the citrus sparkle eases, saffron adds an earthy warmth that mee…

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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 Ecstasy?

Ecstasy takes 5 of 7 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Ecstasy is rated 4.29/5 from 49 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Ecstasy for a warm spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Ecstasy?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Ecstasy 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Ecstasy?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Ecstasy 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Ecstasy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orange, Lily of the Valley and Patchouli.

Is Baz Cuir or Ecstasy better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Ecstasy?

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. Ecstasy has top notes of Orange, Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Saffron, Lily of the Valley and Heliotrope, a base of Patchouli, Ambrostar™ and Vetiver.