Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Patchouli By Nino

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 53 ratings analysed

3 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #28,430 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Patchouli By Nino

Nino Amaddeo

3.6422 votes

Rank #22,122 Warm SpicyPatchouli

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Patchouli By Nino
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Baz Cuir3/5

Patchouli By Nino2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baz CuirThe Spirit of Dubai

Patchouli By NinoNino Amaddeo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 18%Had 10%Want 73%

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

45%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value58

Category winnerPatchouli By NinoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

patchouli92%

cacao84%

woody77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

Bergamot

Heart

PatchouliCacao PodSandalwoodSaffron

Base

VanillaAmberLeatherMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Myrrh, Patchouli and Amber. 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

Spring46

Summer15

Fall100

Winter92

Day31

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#28,430

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,122

PerfumerNino Amaddeo

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerPatchouli By NinoHigher 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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Patchouli By Nino opens with a fleeting sharp bite of bergamot that quickly steps aside for dark cacao pod and heavy earthy patchouli. The heart feels dense, dry, and slightly medicinal before settled sandalwood softens the edges. As hours pass, amber and myrrh build a resinous warmth that clings close to your clothes…

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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 Patchouli By Nino?

Baz Cuir takes 3 of 5 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Patchouli By Nino is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Patchouli By Nino for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Patchouli By Nino?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Patchouli By Nino 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Patchouli By Nino?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Patchouli By Nino 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Patchouli By Nino smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Myrrh, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Baz Cuir or Patchouli By Nino better for summer or winter?

Baz Cuir suits evening wear; Patchouli By Nino suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Patchouli By Nino?

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. Patchouli By Nino has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Cacao Pod, Sandalwood and Saffron, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Leather and Myrrh.