Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Killer

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #28,218 WoodyAromatic

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55%scent match

Closely related

Killer

Marc Joseph

4.5812 votes

Rank #29,134 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Baz Cuir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Killer
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Baz Cuir2/5

Killer2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baz CuirThe Spirit of Dubai

KillerMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 44%Had 8%Want 48%

Category winnerKillerRating 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

58%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value98

Category winnerKillerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

warm spicy69%

fresh61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGingerBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressGeraniumSage

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverLeatherMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Apple, Bergamot and Geranium. Durations are only published for Killer, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer24

Fall71

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring100

Summer78

Fall78

Winter56

Day100

Night71

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 34%Work 31%Party 19%Date 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,218

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#29,134

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBaz CuirHigher 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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Killer by Marc Joseph hits the air with an energetic blast of tart green apple, zesty bergamot, and spicy fresh ginger. It immediately creates a bright, commanding bubble. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus edge calms down into a smooth aromatic heart of green cypress, crisp geranium, and dry clary sage. The base…

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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 Killer?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Killer is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Killer for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Killer?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Killer 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Killer?

Projection is very close: Baz Cuir 81/100, Killer 81/100 for sillage.

Do Baz Cuir and Killer smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Apple, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Baz Cuir or Killer better for summer or winter?

Baz Cuir suits evening wear; Killer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Killer?

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. Killer has top notes of Apple, Ginger and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Geranium and Sage, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Musk.