Fragrance comparison

Marrakech vs Baz

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

Marrakech

Varriale Profumi

5.001 votes

Rank #46,210 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Baz

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30128 votes

Rank #24,412 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 3 of 4 categories.

Marrakech
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Baz
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Marrakech1/4

Baz3/4

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

MarrakechVarriale Profumi

BazThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage84

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value26

Category winnerMarrakechBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

powdery84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

smoky77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black PepperBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaCocoa

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine

Heart

IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar

Base

Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper and Musk. Durations are only published for Marrakech, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day37

Night100

Spring70

Summer37

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 37%Party 26%Casual 22%Work 16%

Men66

Unisex29

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#24,412

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBazHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Marrakech by Varriale Profumi delivers an inviting wash of spiced warmth right from the first spray. The opening pairs sharp black pepper with a brief splash of bright bergamot citrus. It clears your nose quickly. Soon, powdery cocoa and roasted tonka bean sweep in, smoothing down the initial peppery bite. A thick bas…

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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, Marrakech or Baz?

Baz takes 3 of 4 categories. Marrakech is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes; Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes. Choose Marrakech for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Baz for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Marrakech or Baz?

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

Which projects more, Marrakech or Baz?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Marrakech 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Marrakech and Baz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper and Musk.

Is Marrakech or Baz better for summer or winter?

Marrakech suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Marrakech and Baz?

Marrakech has top notes of Black Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cocoa, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. 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.