Fragrance comparison

Elixir d'Amour vs Baz

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 217 ratings analysed

Elixir d'Amour

Parfums d'Elmar

4.2489 votes

Rank #12,223 WoodySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #25,272 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories.

Elixir d'Amour
Choose it for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Elixir d'Amour3/7

Baz4/7

Ratings & consensus: Baz
Community sentiment: Baz
Longevity: Baz
Sillage & projection: Baz
Value for money: Elixir d'Amour
Versatility: Elixir d'Amour
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elixir d'Amour

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elixir d'AmourParfums d'Elmar

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 30%Had 10%Want 60%

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerBazRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

15%Like

10%Ok

3%Dislike

8%Hate

89 votes

67%Love

13%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerBazMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value29

¤ Price value26

Category winnerElixir d'AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

sweet92%

amber84%

green77%

oud69%

fresh61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Fig LeafSaffronPink PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

RaspberryBulgarian RoseGuaiac WoodLily-of-the-ValleyWater Jasmine

Base8-12+ hrs

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaCaramelAmberAmyrisMuskLabdanumPatchouli

Top

LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine

Heart

IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGuaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Elixir d'Amour, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer43

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerElixir d'AmourMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men22

Unisex41

Women37

Date 44%Party 31%Casual 15%Work 10%

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,223

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#25,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElixir d'AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elixir d'Amour by Parfums d'Elmar is a dense woody amber fragrance built around an unexpected contrast. The first spray hits with sharp green fig leaf and sparkling bergamot before warming into dark sweetness. Bulgarian rose and tart raspberry quickly emerge, tangled with smoky guaiac wood. Beneath that lush fruit and…

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Baz by The Spirit of Dubai hits skin with a massive blast of dark leather, cracked black pepper, and bitter coffee. It settles into a heavy resinous core dominated by smoky incense, myrrh, and sweet plum. As the hours pass, dense agarwood, civet, and raw castoreum emerge to create a dry, animalic base that stays notic…

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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, Elixir d'Amour or Baz?

Baz takes 4 of 7 categories. Elixir d'Amour is rated 4.24/5 from 89 votes; Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes. Choose Elixir d'Amour for a woody and sweet character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Elixir d'Amour or Baz?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Elixir d'Amour 81/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elixir d'Amour or Baz?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Elixir d'Amour 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elixir d'Amour and Baz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Musk and Patchouli.

Is Elixir d'Amour or Baz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elixir d'Amour is the stronger pick. For winter, Elixir d'Amour is the stronger pick. Elixir d'Amour suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elixir d'Amour and Baz?

Elixir d'Amour has top notes of Fig Leaf, Saffron, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Bulgarian Rose, Guaiac Wood and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Caramel and Amber. Baz has top notes of Leather, Plum, Coriander and Black Pepper, heart notes of Incense, Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Resin, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Civet, Castoreum and Musk.