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Montri vs Baz

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

Updated 490 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Montri

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money 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.

Montri2/7
Baz5/7
Ratings & consensus
Baz
Community sentiment
Baz
Longevity
Baz
Sillage & projection
Baz
Value for money
Montri
Versatility
Baz
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Montri

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MontriParfums Dusita
BazThe Spirit of Dubai
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 362 votes
Have 81%Had 19%Want 0%
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
38%Love
33%Like
15%Ok
10%Dislike
3%Hate

362 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
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage84
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityBaz

SillageBaz

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value48
¤ Price value26
Category winnerMontriBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
warm spicy92%
oud84%
leather77%
rose69%
fresh spicy61%
amber100%
woody92%
leather84%
smoky77%
musky69%
balsamic61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both woody and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
SaffronDried FruitsNutmegOreganoCinnamonPetitgrainCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
Rose de MaiDamask RoseLeatherOrris RootYlang-YlangJasmine Sambac
Base6-10+ hrs
Agarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliOakVetiverTonka BeanCedar
Top
LeatherPlumCorianderBlack PepperCoffeeAldehydesCardamomPine
Heart
IncenseEarthy NotesBirch LeafResinMyrrhOlibanumGuaiac WoodCedar
Base
Agarwood (Oud)CivetCastoreumMuskTobaccoPeru BalsamGurjan balsamPatchouli
InformationalShared notesCoriander, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Montri, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring65
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day65
Night100
Spring70
Summer37
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBazMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men29
Unisex63
Women9
Date 39%Work 25%Casual 20%Party 16%
Men66
Unisex29
Women4
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,880

PerfumerPissara Umavijani

Launched—

Reviews54

Overall rank#24,929

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMontriHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Montri opens with a sharp flash of aromatic oregano and coriander before settling into rich dried fruits and saffron. The spicy warmth gives way to velvety Damask rose and powdery orris root, creating an earthy, antique floral heart. In the base, smooth Palao agarwood meets cedar and patchouli without any dirty animal…

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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, Montri or Baz?

Baz takes 5 of 7 categories. Montri is rated 3.93/5 from 362 votes; Baz is rated 4.30/5 from 128 votes. Choose Montri for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money 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, Montri or Baz?

Baz lasts longest (Baz 87/100, Montri 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Montri or Baz?

Baz projects furthest (Baz 84/100, Montri 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Montri and Baz smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and leather accords. Common notes include Coriander, Leather, Agarwood (Oud) and Patchouli.

Is Montri or Baz better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baz is the stronger pick. For winter, Montri is the stronger pick. Montri suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Montri and Baz?

Montri has top notes of Saffron, Dried Fruits, Nutmeg and Oregano, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Damask Rose, Leather and Orris Root, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Patchouli and Oak. 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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