Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Turbulent

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #27,705 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Turbulent

Nick Ricardo Collection

4.2512 votes

Rank #31,257 WoodyAmber

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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.
Turbulent
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Baz Cuir4/5

Turbulent1/5

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

TurbulentNick Ricardo Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

4.25/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 36%Had 14%Want 50%

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

58%Love

25%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTurbulentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

woody100%

amber92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

powdery69%

vanilla61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, amber and 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

Top

PatchouliAmberVanillaBergamotMyrrh

Heart

LabdanumTonka BeanGeraniumOrange BlossomVetiver

Base

SandalwoodMuskLeatherSaffron

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Myrrh and Labdanum. 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

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Men38

Unisex63

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#31,257

PerfumerRoger Howell

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Turbulent by Nick Ricardo Collection is a bold oriental floral fragrance for both men and women. It opens with bright patchouli and warm amber, settling into a heart of labdanum, tonka bean, and geranium. The base leaves a lasting impression with sandalwood, leather, and saffron. It works best as an autumn evening sce…

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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 Turbulent?

Baz Cuir takes 4 of 5 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Turbulent is rated 4.25/5 from 12 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Turbulent for a woody and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Turbulent?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Turbulent 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Turbulent?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Turbulent 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Turbulent smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Myrrh and Labdanum.

Is Baz Cuir or Turbulent better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Turbulent?

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. Turbulent has top notes of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Bergamot, heart notes of Labdanum, Tonka Bean, Geranium and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, Leather and Saffron.