Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Kashkha

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 291 ratings analysed

5 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #27,705 WoodyAromatic

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57%scent match

Closely related

Kashkha

Swiss Arabian

3.89260 votes

Rank #5,217 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz Cuir takes 5 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.
Kashkha
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Baz Cuir5/7

Kashkha2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baz CuirThe Spirit of Dubai

KashkhaSwiss Arabian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

3.89/ 5 · 260 votes

Have 38%Had 17%Want 44%

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

35%Love

40%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

1%Hate

241 votes

Category winnerBaz CuirMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value78

Category winnerKashkhaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

oud74%

fresh spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, warm 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

Top

AppleCinnamonBergamot

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)SaffronMarigoldCardamomCloves

Base

CedarSandalwoodMuskAmberVetiverOak

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer24

Fall71

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring99

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaz CuirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,217

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews34

Category winnerKashkhaHigher 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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Kashkha by Swiss Arabian is a bold, spicy oriental fragrance for women. It opens with sharp notes of crisp apple and warm cinnamon, settling into a deep, resinous heart of oud, saffron, and marigold. This perfume suits cooler weather, providing a long-lasting, sophisticated presence for formal evenings and special occ…

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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 Kashkha?

Baz Cuir takes 5 of 7 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Kashkha is rated 3.89/5 from 260 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Kashkha for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Kashkha?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Kashkha 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Kashkha?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Kashkha 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Kashkha smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cedar.

Is Baz Cuir or Kashkha better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Kashkha?

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. Kashkha has top notes of Apple, Cinnamon and Bergamot, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Marigold and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.