Fragrance comparison

ANNCESTRAL vs H The Exclusive Black Tier

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 299 ratings analysed

ANNCESTRAL

Lehmann

5.002 votes

Rank #34,254 AmberAnis

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37%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

H The Exclusive Black Tier

Roja Dove

4.16297 votes

Rank #1,978 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 4 of 4 categories.

ANNCESTRAL
Choose it for a amber and anis character. Best in fall, evening wear.
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

ANNCESTRAL0/4

H The Exclusive Black Tier4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Sillage & projection: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Value for money: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H The Exclusive Black Tier

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ANNCESTRALLehmann

H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

4.16/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

2 votes · too few to score

64%Love

15%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Black Tier

SillageH The Exclusive Black Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value13

¤ Price value42

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

anis91%

soft spicy83%

sweet74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and balsamic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Star AniseRoseBergamotPepperLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

MyrrhOpoponaxCopal

Base7-9 hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodCedarwoodSiamBenzoinVetiver

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RaspberryRose de MaiVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSuedeVanillaMyrrhMuskCashmere WoodOpoponax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Myrrh, Opoponax and Vanilla. Durations are only published for ANNCESTRAL, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day44

Night100

Spring43

Summer14

Fall87

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Date 37%Casual 29%Party 18%Work 16%

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,254

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#1,978

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

ANNCESTRAL by Lehmann is an amber woody fragrance rooted in ancient resin traditions. It starts with a sharp prickle of black pepper, bright lemon, and crisp bergamot. That initial sparkle is fleeting. Within minutes, a distinct licorice twist of star anise emerges alongside a faint, dry rose petal note. The perfume q…

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H The Exclusive Black Tier is a dark amber oud with a plush suede texture, powdered florals, and a soft raspberry tint running through the heart. It opens resinous and smoky, then settles into something smoother, warmer, and more polished. This usually suits dressier wear, cooler weather, and anyone who enjoys rich o…

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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, ANNCESTRAL or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 4 of 4 categories. ANNCESTRAL is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes. Choose ANNCESTRAL for a amber and anis character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, ANNCESTRAL or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier lasts longest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 83/100, ANNCESTRAL 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ANNCESTRAL or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier projects furthest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, ANNCESTRAL 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ANNCESTRAL and H The Exclusive Black Tier smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and balsamic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Myrrh, Opoponax and Vanilla.

Is ANNCESTRAL or H The Exclusive Black Tier better for summer or winter?

ANNCESTRAL suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ANNCESTRAL and H The Exclusive Black Tier?

ANNCESTRAL has top notes of Star Anise, Rose, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Myrrh, Opoponax and Copal, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Cedarwood. H The Exclusive Black Tier has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Rose de Mai, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Suede and Vanilla.