Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Midnight Solstice

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 34 ratings analysed

3 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #27,669 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Midnight Solstice

Maison de l'Avenir

4.003 votes

Rank #44,750 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz Cuir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Baz Cuir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Midnight Solstice
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz Cuir3/4

Midnight Solstice1/4

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

Midnight SolsticeMaison de l'Avenir

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 59%Had 6%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMidnight SolsticeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

leather84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and warm 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

Top

Pink PepperRaspberryCorianderBergamotSaffronAppleelemi

Heart

MagnoliaLeatherOudBlonde WoodsGeranium

Base

Cambodian OudPatchouliLabdanumVetiverAmberSuedeMoss

InformationalShared notesApple, Coriander, Bergamot and Geranium. 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

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,669

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,750

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Midnight Solstice is an earthy leather fragrance built around rich Cambodian oud and a bright pop of sweet raspberry. It fits well in cool night air, giving off a warm, cozy feel that transitions smoothly from outdoor settings to intimate indoor dinners.

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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 Midnight Solstice?

Baz Cuir takes 3 of 4 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Midnight Solstice is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Midnight Solstice for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Midnight Solstice?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Midnight Solstice 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Midnight Solstice?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Midnight Solstice 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Midnight Solstice smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Coriander, Bergamot and Geranium.

Is Baz Cuir or Midnight Solstice better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Midnight Solstice?

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. Midnight Solstice has top notes of Pink Pepper, Raspberry, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Leather, Oud and Blonde Woods, a base of Cambodian Oud, Patchouli, Labdanum and Vetiver.