Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Selection

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 113 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #27,716 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Selection

Jacques Battini

4.0282 votes

Rank #5,403 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz Cuir takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Baz Cuir4/7

Selection3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Baz CuirThe Spirit of Dubai

SelectionJacques Battini

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

4.02/ 5 · 82 votes

Have 47%Had 14%Want 39%

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

48%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerSelectionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSelectionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

patchouli84%

rose77%

cinnamon69%

vanilla61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both woody 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

CardamomCinnamonGrapefruitBergamotGeranium

Heart

PatchouliRoseJasmine

Base

VanillaCedarWhite MuskGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cinnamon, Jasmine 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

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBaz CuirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men76

Unisex21

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,716

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSelectionHigher 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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Selection by Jacques Battini opens with a sharp burst of cardamom and cinnamon, grounded by woody base notes. It is a warm, spicy fragrance that excels during cold winter days. The dry-down highlights patchouli and vanilla, creating a comforting scent profile suited for evening wear or casual office settings where you…

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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 Selection?

Baz Cuir takes 4 of 7 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Selection is rated 4.02/5 from 82 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Selection for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Selection?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Selection 83/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Selection?

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

Do Baz Cuir and Selection smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cinnamon, Jasmine and Geranium.

Is Baz Cuir or Selection 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 Selection?

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. Selection has top notes of Cardamom, Cinnamon, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, White Musk and Guaiac Wood.