L'Homme Idéal Extrême vs Baz
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
16%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 5 of 7 categories.
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
BazChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
L'Homme Idéal Extrême5/7
Baz2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Community sentiment
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Longevity
- Baz
- Sillage & projection
- Baz
- Value for money
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Versatility
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Homme Idéal Extrême
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
L'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeGuerlainBazThe Spirit of DubaiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.37/ 5 · 3,367 votes
Have 47%Had 9%Want 45%
4.30/ 5 · 128 votes
Have 85%Had 15%Want 0%
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate59%Love
27%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
3,367 votes
67%Love
13%Like
8%Ok
6%Dislike
5%Hate
128 votes
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBaz
SillageBaz
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet92%
almond84%
tobacco77%
leather69%
warm spicy61%
amber100%
woody92%
leather84%
smoky77%
musky69%
balsamic61%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both leather
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
AlmondPink PepperBergamot
Heart3 to 4 hours
PlumCinnamonHeliotrope
Base4 to 7 hours
TobaccoLeatherPatchouliCedar
Top
LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine
Heart
IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli
InformationalShared notesPlum, Tobacco, Leather and Patchouli. Durations are only published for L'Homme Idéal Extrême, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer16
Fall100
Winter99
Day75
Night100
Spring70
Summer37
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,227
PerfumerThierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews207
Overall rank#26,122
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerL'Homme Idéal ExtrêmeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotL'Homme Idéal Extrême by Guerlain presents a rich interpretation of the brand's almond signature. The fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, vibrant pink pepper, and a distinctive nutty almond accord. As the initial brightness settles, luscious ripe plum and warm cinnamon emerge, softened by powdery heliotrope in the he…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Baz?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême takes 5 of 7 categories. L'Homme Idéal Extrême is rated 4.37/5 from 3,367 votes; Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes. Choose L'Homme Idéal Extrême for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Baz?
Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Baz?
Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, L'Homme Idéal Extrême 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Baz smell similar?
Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather accords. Common notes include Plum, Tobacco, Leather and Patchouli.
Is L'Homme Idéal Extrême or Baz better for summer or winter?
For summer, Baz is the stronger pick. For winter, Baz is the stronger pick. L'Homme Idéal Extrême suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in L'Homme Idéal Extrême and Baz?
L'Homme Idéal Extrême has top notes of Almond, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Plum, Cinnamon and Heliotrope, a base of Tobacco, Leather, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.
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