Fragrance comparison

Baz Cuir vs Xcel

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Baz Cuir

The Spirit of Dubai

4.2631 votes

Rank #27,705 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Xcel

Womo

4.001 votes

Rank #58,473 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz Cuir takes 3 of 3 categories.

Baz Cuir
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Xcel
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Baz Cuir3/3

Xcel0/3

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

XcelWomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 33%Had 2%Want 65%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBaz Cuir

SillageBaz Cuir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

citrus100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · 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

Mandarin OrangeOrangeBergamotNeroli

Heart

GeraniumOrange BlossomCardamom

Base

LabdanumLeatherVanillaSandalwoodSaffronVetiverMyrrh

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orange, Geranium and Myrrh. 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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,473

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 …

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Xcel by Womo is a woody spicy scent built for the determined wearer. It opens with vibrant mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a warm heart of cardamom and geranium. The dry-down highlights leather and sandalwood, providing a steady presence suitable for professional office settings or focused evening we…

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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 Xcel?

Baz Cuir takes 3 of 3 categories. Baz Cuir is rated 4.26/5 from 31 votes; Xcel is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Baz Cuir for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Xcel for a citrus and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Baz Cuir or Xcel?

Baz Cuir lasts longest (Baz Cuir 88/100, Xcel 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Baz Cuir or Xcel?

Baz Cuir projects furthest (Baz Cuir 81/100, Xcel 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Baz Cuir and Xcel smell similar?

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

Is Baz Cuir or Xcel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Baz Cuir and Xcel?

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. Xcel has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Orange, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Geranium, Orange Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Labdanum, Leather, Vanilla and Sandalwood.