Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Padischah

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 45 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #27,705 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Padischah

Les Contes

4.0014 votes

Rank #49,002 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz Cuir takes 4 of 5 categories.

Baz Cuir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Padischah
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Baz Cuir4/5

Padischah1/5

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

PadischahLes Contes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 48%Had 9%Want 43%

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

36%Love

36%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value34

Category winnerPadischahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

musky100%

citrus92%

powdery84%

soft spicy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

Pink PepperLimeBergamotAppleRhubarbChestnut

Heart2-4 hrs

Bulgarian RoseGeraniumAtlas CedarCinnamon

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskSandalwoodVetiverIncenseAmber

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Geranium. Durations are only published for Padischah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer24

Fall71

Winter100

Day56

Night100

Spring40

Summer40

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men45

Unisex55

Women0

Work 33%Casual 29%Date 24%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#49,002

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 …

Reviews →

Les Contes Padischah is a refreshing, easy-to-wear woody spicy fragrance that greets you with an invigorating blend of tart rhubarb, crisp lime, and sweet green apple. A light pinch of pink pepper and roasted chestnut adds playful warmth before transitioning into an elegant core of Bulgarian rose, spicy cinnamon, and …

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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 Padischah?

Baz Cuir takes 4 of 5 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Padischah is rated 4.00/5 from 14 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Padischah for a musky and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Padischah?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Padischah 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Padischah?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Padischah 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Padischah smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Geranium.

Is Baz Cuir or Padischah better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Padischah?

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. Padischah has top notes of Pink Pepper, Lime, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Geranium, Atlas Cedar and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Incense.