Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Oud Republic

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #27,876 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Oud Republic

Pana Dora

4.46198 votes

Rank #2,799 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Oud Republic takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Baz Cuir3/7

Oud Republic4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baz CuirThe Spirit of Dubai

Oud RepublicPana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

4.46/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerOud RepublicRating 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

68%Love

20%Like

4%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

198 votes

Category winnerOud RepublicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value39

Category winnerOud RepublicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

oud84%

aromatic77%

rose69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · 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

SaffronJasmineThymeGraperfuitGeranium

Heart

Woody NotesRoseAmberLavenderCardamomCypress

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaMuskFir ResinSandalwoodCedarVetiver

InformationalShared notesCypress, Jasmine, Geranium 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

Spring50

Summer18

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaz CuirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,876

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,799

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerOud RepublicHigher 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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Pana Dora Oud Republic opens with a bright burst of saffron, jasmine, and a touch of crisp grapefruit that gives the top notes a sweet, almost candied warmth. As the initial brightness settles, rich Bulgarian rose and cardamom emerge alongside lavender, softening into a golden amber base. The agarwood note stays smoot…

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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 Oud Republic?

Oud Republic takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Oud Republic is rated 4.46/5 from 198 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Oud Republic for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Oud Republic?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Oud Republic 85/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Oud Republic?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Oud Republic 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Oud Republic smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Jasmine, Geranium and Cedar.

Is Baz Cuir or Oud Republic 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 Oud Republic?

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. Oud Republic has top notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Thyme and Graperfuit, heart notes of Woody Notes, Rose, Amber and Lavender, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Musk and Fir Resin.