Baz

SOTN: 🇦🇪 BAZ (Nabeel-The Spirit Of Dubai) 🇦🇪 Baz from the Arab House Nabeel of the United Arab Emirates is part of the Second Generation of the Exclusive Line The Spirit Of Dubai, it is an Oriental Leather Woody Spicy Amber Smoky Unisex perfume with a masculine inclination. It was released in 2017. Baz is a hymn to classic chypre perfumes and masterfully embodies the brand's Arabian roots. The animalic characteristics perfectly combined by a masterful construction, giving the composition the right dose of extravagance; combining rich, spicy and woody elements to create a multifaceted and unforgettable olfactory experience, which exudes sophistication and depth. The fragrance already unfolds with a leathery, resinous, fruity, spicy, sweet, bold and seductive combination dominated by leather, plum, coriander and pepper, creating a spicy, rubbery introduction that captivates the nose. This initial accord is further enhanced by a unique blend of aldehydes, spices, coniferous woods, a steam of arabica coffee with cardamom and nutmeg, a sweet saffron, red fruits in evidence, and all this seasoned with cloves, cinnamon and honey, adding warmth, complexity and a touch of mystery to this already complex opening. This complexity, as usual in this line, makes it impossible to identify all ingredients in isolation. At the heart of this composition, a rich earthy and smoky accord by the mixture of birch and steaming incense with resins takes center stage, creating a deep and smoky core. These notes are complemented by the luxurious floral elegance of carnation, rose and jasmine mainly. The golden sweetness of the honey softens all this intensity a little, adding a delicate balance to the fragrance. The animalic side with this honey note forms a pleasant accord, which is followed by more woody and leather elements, developing an elegant opulent character. I don't see any difficulties in this animalic leathery content, but Baz is an ode to leather perfumes. The base notes provide a warm and sensual base, with the striking protagonism of an Indian 'oud with a leathery resinous facet intertwining with a classic animalic trio of civet castoreum musk, but I didn't find it super challenging. A slightly balsamic touch and a fine tobacco mist reinforces the smoky character of the fragrance, which also has patchouli and vetiver with its earthy green tones. Towards drying, more noble woods arrive, adding more depth. Vanilla and tonka form a sweet and traditional ambery accord leaving an impression of polished and refined finish. Despite its unusual nature, the fragrance is extremely pleasant and easy to wear for perfume connoisseurs with 'oud and smokey leather in the spotlight.

Wow that was my Wedding scent, Spirit Of Dubai Baz it's a Masterpiece! My favorite scent in my collection, Opulent, Classy, Complex, Sophisticated. ! Here you got a Super High Quality Ingredients! Definitely only for connoisseurs in the perfumery, i call the Oriental Diaghilev, Less Animalic than Diaghilev but more complex and Enjoyable Scent, its Hard to describe all the nuances that you got when you are wearing the scent, because all the notes, but I would have to describe this scent from my personal experience and every time I've put it on, It would be like wearing a leather cape with a bright and clean animal( Specifically a Civet) background and the oud is located at the bottom of the composition supporting the weight of all the evolutions of the perfume but always having the dark background only reserved for the oud that gives it strength. After 40 minutes i feel a smoky olibanum incense rises along with some fruity/honey notes that naturally gives the fragrance another meaning but feels so different from what one is used to smelling certainly, and when I mention it with diaghilev it is because both fragrances go in the same direction but they are not the same and neither is inspired by the other, they are simply there sharing nuances, but if I had to stay with only one fragrance in my life, with a fragrance that makes me feel the classiest man in my life having tried things like ALD, EO BORTKNIKOFF, and many other things (you know where my olfactory experience goes) without a doubt Baz would be above everything I've tried but it's because of how this one makes me feel. Here it brings together so many olfactory experiences in a single fragrance that it is as if you had smelled several perfumes with different compositions and that you have mixed them in the same liquid until the symphony is perfectly synchronized, it is like a journey in which you only have to let yourself be carried away by the path of truth and truth is made up of what is well done. The scent itself is a 1000/10.

Baz, the desert falcon, is a very captivating scent. Its core is fresh, sweet and very deep and whilst most of its emphasis is undoubtedly centred around the base notes of falcon leather, sandalwood, smoked olibanum, tobacco and vetiver, many different and busy facets enrich this magnificent offering. There is sufficient citrus-herbal zest and freshness emanating from an aldehydic sparkle to invigorate the sweetness and kick from fruits and culinary spices (including a marvellous rich golden saffron note) found in Middle Eastern cuisine and drink. A rather wonderful, very sensual and exotic floral bouquet of orchid, carnation, lily of the valley, ylang ylang, jasmine, tuberose, rose, and geranium blossoms from a few hours in and is supplemented as well as contrasted by warming woods, balsamic resins and a seemingly never ending, supple, deep and muscular base. Baz is a very interesting fragrance in that it implements multiple contrasting accords that expand the scope of the fragrance all the while it continues to stand uncompromisingly for its desert heritage. And immediately, without smelling remotely like it, in terms of how Baz wears I feel reminded of a vibe similar to how Puredistance M unmistakably introduces itself by clarifying its status right off the bat: that barely restrained tension of the sinews of an overwhelming but benevolent force; the effortless precision of an elegant hunter; and the irrepressible drive of an alpha predator are all there. Baz does reassert the aura and status of its wearer and demands respect and attention. But above all, despite its seriousness, this is a very high quality scent that's fun to wear!

Baz is an amazing study in contrasts. At its base is a brilliant leather/incense/oud that anchors this fragrance, continually coming and going as the scent endures. And boy does it endure--endlessly. It also projects--a lot. So at base, Baz is a fantastic leather scent. But is is so much more than that. It is a symphony of contrasting notes. Sweet fruits, smoky resins, pungent saffron and a deep, dark earthy note all make appearances. Look at the giant note pyramid on this page. Are all of those notes in this fragrance? Who can tell. But whatever contributes to this exquisite blend, the results are among the very best scents on the market today, IMHO. It is easy to dismiss Spirit of Dubai. The prices they charge are extortionate. The descriptions they publish for their fragrances border on the unpardonably pretentious. And, with this second collection from the house, the presentation takes Dubai bling to the point of silliness. However, the stuff in the goofy, over the top bottle (which looks, to my eye, like something that might be awarded after a school field day as a participation trophy) is fantastic. Dare I suggest it is even worth the money? For me, the answer is definitely yes. If you get a chance, and you like very complex fragrances, sample this masterwork. I recommend Baz as strongly as possible, particularly for folks who enjoy rich, leathery scents.

This is a magical, wonderfully complex spiced leather with fruity accords. The oud is clean and pleasant, not skanky at all. Baz to me conveys the image of a man who know his oxfords from his derby shoes and prefers monogramed french cuff shirts. It is decadent yet elegant. Effortlesly oppulent with amazing performance. Lasts days if not weeks on clothes. One thing I will note is that Spirit of Dubai no longer offer their original presentation with the podium that opens up to display the fragrance. Now they come in a windowed, foam lined box inside a larger box. A step backwards in my opinion as I was expecting the presentation on every other picture out there and then was sorely disappointed to the extreme of considering sending it back. But curiosity won me over as it was a blind buy and that intoxicating scent made me forget about the new presentation faux pas. Yes, the note breakdown is a bit ridiculous but none of that matters when it hits your nostrils. Try a sample and shop smartly. I got mine for about $530.