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Burj Al Shiekh vs Amandus

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

Updated 33 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burj Al Shiekh takes 4 of 6 categories.

  • Burj Al Shiekh

    Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

  • Amandus

    Choose it for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Burj Al Shiekh4/6
Amandus2/6
Ratings & consensus
Burj Al Shiekh
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Burj Al Shiekh
Sillage & projection
Burj Al Shiekh
Value for money
Burj Al Shiekh
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Amandus
Fragranxe ranking
Amandus

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Burj Al ShiekhLe Chameau
AmandusManos Gerakinis
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.92/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
3.81/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 10%Had 4%Want 86%
Category winnerBurj Al ShiekhRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
42%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

48%Love
5%Like
33%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage70
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate70
Category winners

LongevityBurj Al Shiekh

SillageBurj Al Shiekh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value46
Category winnerBurj Al ShiekhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
sweet92%
oud84%
powdery77%
amber69%
smoky61%
sweet100%
nutty92%
amber84%
woody77%
almond69%
vanilla61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both sweet, vanilla and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15 to 30 minutes
Incense
Heart2 to 4 hours
AgarwoodVanilla
Base4 to 8 hours
SugarSandalwoodMusk
Top15-30 mins
AlmondSugarSalted CaramelDates
Heart2-4 hrs
HazelnutIncenseToffeeTransparent Flowers
Base6-8+ hrs
VanillaMuskAmberSandalwood
Category winnerAmandusLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer0
Fall83
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring50
Summer25
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night89
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex63
Women25
Men9
Unisex45
Women45
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#23,793

PerfumerSofia Bardelli

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerAmandusHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burj Al Shiekh by Le Chameau is an oriental woody fragrance that centers on the balance between dark smoke and rich sweetness. The scent opens with a sharp waft of resinous incense, creating an immediate smoky introduction. As it settles, creamy vanilla blends with dark agarwood to produce a warm, resinous core. The d…

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Amandus by Manos Gerakinis takes sweet roasted almond and wraps it in warm, buttery richness. The first spray reveals rich salted caramel, sticky dates, and warm sugar dust that immediately feel cozy. As the opening settles, toasted hazelnut and chewy toffee emerge, balanced by a faint wisp of clean incense and transp…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Burj Al Shiekh or Amandus?

Burj Al Shiekh takes 4 of 6 categories. Burj Al Shiekh is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Amandus is rated 3.81/5 from 21 votes. Choose Burj Al Shiekh for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Amandus for a sweet and nutty character. Wins on note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj Al Shiekh or Amandus?

They last about the same: Burj Al Shiekh 72/100, Amandus 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Burj Al Shiekh or Amandus?

Burj Al Shiekh projects furthest (Burj Al Shiekh 70/100, Amandus 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Al Shiekh and Amandus smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, vanilla and amber accords. Common notes include Incense, Vanilla, Sugar and Sandalwood.

Is Burj Al Shiekh or Amandus better for summer or winter?

Burj Al Shiekh suits evening wear; Amandus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burj Al Shiekh and Amandus?

Burj Al Shiekh has top notes of Incense, heart notes of Agarwood and Vanilla, a base of Sugar, Sandalwood and Musk. Amandus has top notes of Almond, Sugar, Salted Caramel and Dates, heart notes of Hazelnut, Incense, Toffee and Transparent Flowers, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Amber and Sandalwood.

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