Fragrance comparison

Fresh World vs Bahar

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 522 ratings analysed

Fresh World

Desigual

3.7177 votes

Rank #19,068 CacaoWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #23,545 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Fresh World
Choose it for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Fresh World3/7

Bahar4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bahar
Community sentiment: Bahar
Longevity: Bahar
Sillage & projection: Bahar
Value for money: Fresh World
Versatility: Fresh World
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Fresh World

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh WorldDesigual

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 46%Had 29%Want 25%

4.30/ 5 · 445 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

Category winnerBaharRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

57%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

77 votes

60%Love

21%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

445 votes

Category winnerBaharMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value32

Category winnerFresh WorldBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

cacao100%

warm spicy92%

fruity84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

sweet61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleCassisPineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

CacaoIrisEgyptian Jasmine

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliAmberVanillaMuskSandalwood

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesOzonic notesWatery NotesBitter OrangeSpicy NotesGingerLime

Heart

SpicesSandalwoodViolet LeafLotusCyclamenCedarVanillaJasmine

Base

Precious WoodsAmberMuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliImmortelle

InformationalShared notesEgyptian Jasmine, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Fresh World, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer65

Fall100

Winter65

Day100

Night38

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFresh WorldMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

Casual 44%Work 25%Date 19%Party 11%

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,068

PerfumerJuliette Karagueuzoglou

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#23,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFresh WorldHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Desigual Fresh World pairs a snappy splash of crisp green apple and tart cassis with an unexpected dusting of dry cocoa powder. It does not smell like a typical sweet dessert. The initial spray delivers a sharp, juicy crunch that quickly softens as sweet Egyptian jasmine and powdery iris emerge. Beneath the fruit and …

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Bahar opens with an intense blast of salty sea notes, bitter orange, and sour lime. The ozonic freshness strikes cold and almost medicinal at first spray before settling into a dense core of cardamom, violet leaf, and sandalwood. As the hours pass, dark agarwood and amber push through the watery surface. Designed for …

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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, Fresh World or Bahar?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories. Fresh World is rated 3.71/5 from 77 votes; Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes. Choose Fresh World for a cacao and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fresh World or Bahar?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Fresh World 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh World or Bahar?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Fresh World 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh World and Bahar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Egyptian Jasmine, Patchouli, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Fresh World or Bahar better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fresh World is the stronger pick. For winter, Fresh World is the stronger pick. Fresh World suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fresh World and Bahar?

Fresh World has top notes of Apple, Cassis and Pineapple, heart notes of Cacao, Iris and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Amber, Vanilla and Musk. Bahar has top notes of Sea Notes, Citruses, Ozonic notes and Watery Notes, heart notes of Spices, Sandalwood, Violet Leaf and Lotus, a base of Precious Woods, Amber, Musk and Vetiver.