Fragrance comparison

Humayun vs Baz

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

Humayun

Mugham

5.001 votes

Rank #55,994 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

3 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 3 of 4 categories.

Humayun
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Humayun1/4

Baz3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HumayunMugham

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.30/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

67%Love

13%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

5%Hate

128 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value26

Category winnerHumayunBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotCinnamonPink PepperBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineRoseOrchidLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8+ hrs

CedarPatchouliVanillaSandalwood

Top

LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine

Heart

IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCedar and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Humayun, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night61

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 33%Casual 30%Date 24%Party 13%

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,272

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Humayun by Mugham strikes an uncommon balance between bright orchard fruit and cozy spice. The first spray reveals sharp bergamot, tart black currant, and a dusting of dry cinnamon. It does not stay sharp for long. Within twenty minutes, the tart opening melts into a lush heart of blooming jasmine, dewy rose, and orch…

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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, Humayun or Baz?

Baz takes 3 of 4 categories. Humayun is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes. Choose Humayun for a woody and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Humayun or Baz?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Humayun 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Humayun or Baz?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Humayun 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Humayun and Baz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cedar and Patchouli.

Is Humayun or Baz better for summer or winter?

Humayun suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Humayun and Baz?

Humayun has top notes of Bergamot, Cinnamon, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Orchid and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.