Fragrance comparison

Omen vs Bahar

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 504 ratings analysed

Omen

Manos Gerakinis

3.7659 votes

Rank #17,874 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Bahar

The Spirit of Dubai

4.30445 votes

Rank #24,379 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories.

Omen
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Bahar
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Omen3/7

Bahar4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

OmenManos Gerakinis

BaharThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 30%Had 9%Want 62%

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

41%Love

22%Like

17%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

59 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBahar

SillageBahar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value32

Category winnerOmenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

leather77%

animalic69%

oud61%

citrus100%

fresh92%

woody84%

aquatic77%

aromatic69%

ozonic61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafAppleSaffron

Heart2-4 hrs

Balsam FirBuchu or AgathosmaJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)AmbergrisAmberTonka BeanMusk

Top

Sea NotesCitrusesOzonic notesWatery NotesBitter OrangeSpicy NotesGingerLime

Heart

SpicesSandalwoodViolet LeafLotusCyclamenCedarVanillaJasmine

Base

Precious WoodsAmberMuskVetiverAgarwood (Oud)PatchouliImmortelle

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Musk. Durations are only published for Omen, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall92

Winter77

Day92

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOmenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men51

Unisex41

Women8

Date 34%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 17%

Men47

Unisex47

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,874

PerfumerMiguel Matos

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#24,379

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOmenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Do not expect an easy crowd-pleaser here. Manos Gerakinis Omen opens with an astringent snap of green apple and dry bay leaf, shadowed by a medicinal touch of saffron that smells almost like an old-school workshop. That juicy fruit disappears within fifteen minutes. What emerges next is a dark, resinous heart of stick…

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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, Omen or Bahar?

Bahar takes 4 of 7 categories. Omen is rated 3.76/5 from 59 votes; Bahar is rated 4.30/5 from 445 votes. Choose Omen for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Bahar for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Omen or Bahar?

Bahar lasts longest (Bahar 84/100, Omen 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Omen or Bahar?

Bahar projects furthest (Bahar 75/100, Omen 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Omen and Bahar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud), Amber and Musk.

Is Omen or Bahar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Omen and Bahar?

Omen has top notes of Bay Leaf, Apple and Saffron, heart notes of Balsam Fir, Buchu or Agathosma and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris and Amber. 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.