Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Lawrence

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

3 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #27,876 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Lawrence

Athena Fragrances

4.8211 votes

Rank #34,045 RumWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz Cuir takes 3 of 5 categories.

Baz Cuir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lawrence
Choose it for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Baz Cuir3/5

Lawrence2/5

Ratings & consensus: Lawrence
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Baz Cuir
Sillage & projection: Baz Cuir
Value for money: Lawrence
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

LawrenceAthena Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

4.82/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

Category winnerLawrenceRating 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

82%Love

18%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate95

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value78

Category winnerLawrenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

rum100%

warm spicy92%

soft spicy84%

white floral77%

sweet69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy, amber and white floral

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

Pink PepperRumBitter OrangeCardamomSuedeJuniperBergamot

Heart

White TobaccoOrrisDried FruitsSandalwoodOsmanthusTuberoseSaffron

Base

Tonka BeanMyrrhYlang-YlangPatchouliLabdanumVanillaCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cedar, Myrrh and Labdanum. 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

Spring44

Summer22

Fall89

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Lawrence by Athena Fragrances hits skin with dark rum, bitter orange, and smooth suede. Cardamom and white tobacco simmer at the core, while myrrh, tonka bean, and labdanum build a rich resinous base. Built for cool autumn evenings and winter leather jackets, it offers a dense, boozy warmth with a quiet floral contras…

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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 Lawrence?

Baz Cuir takes 3 of 5 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Lawrence is rated 4.82/5 from 11 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lawrence for a rum and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Lawrence?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Lawrence 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Lawrence?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Lawrence 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Lawrence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cedar, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Baz Cuir or Lawrence better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Lawrence?

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. Lawrence has top notes of Pink Pepper, Rum, Bitter Orange and Cardamom, heart notes of White Tobacco, Orris, Dried Fruits and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang and Patchouli.