Fragrance comparison

Burj Al Shiekh vs Devil's Island

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

3 wins

Burj Al Shiekh

Le Chameau

3.9212 votes

Rank #49,571 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Devil's Island

Arabian Wind

3.8554 votes

Rank #34,532 VanillaWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burj Al Shiekh takes 3 of 5 categories.

Burj Al Shiekh
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Devil's Island
Choose it for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Burj Al Shiekh3/5

Devil's Island2/5

Ratings & consensus: Devil's Island
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): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Devil's Island

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj Al ShiekhLe Chameau

Devil's IslandArabian Wind

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.85/ 5 · 54 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 49%

Category winnerDevil's IslandRating 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

33%Love

33%Like

20%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBurj Al Shiekh

SillageBurj Al Shiekh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value49

Category winnerBurj Al ShiekhBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

oud84%

powdery77%

amber69%

smoky61%

vanilla100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

musky69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery

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

Top

LemonGreen Notes

Heart

JasmineSaffronRoseIncense

Base

VanillaMuskAgarwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Burj Al Shiekh, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall83

Winter100

Day29

Night100

Spring70

Summer45

Fall95

Winter100

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men7

Unisex17

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#34,532

PerfumerNejla Barbir

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDevil's IslandHigher 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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Devil's Island opens with bright lemon and green facets, then moves into a softer floral-spiced heart with jasmine, rose, saffron and incense. The dry-down looks more comforting than harsh, with vanilla, musk, oud and patchouli giving it a warm, slightly powdery finish. It appears best suited to wearers who enjoy swee…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Burj Al Shiekh or Devil's Island?

Burj Al Shiekh takes 3 of 5 categories. Burj Al Shiekh is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Devil's Island is rated 3.85/5 from 54 votes. Choose Burj Al Shiekh for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Devil's Island for a vanilla and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj Al Shiekh or Devil's Island?

Burj Al Shiekh lasts longest (Burj Al Shiekh 72/100, Devil's Island 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj Al Shiekh or Devil's Island?

Burj Al Shiekh projects furthest (Burj Al Shiekh 70/100, Devil's Island 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Al Shiekh and Devil's Island smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood, Vanilla and Musk.

Is Burj Al Shiekh or Devil's Island better for summer or winter?

Burj Al Shiekh suits evening wear; Devil's Island suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burj Al Shiekh and Devil's Island?

Burj Al Shiekh has top notes of Incense, heart notes of Agarwood and Vanilla, a base of Sugar, Sandalwood and Musk. Devil's Island has top notes of Lemon and Green Notes, heart notes of Jasmine, Saffron, Rose and Incense, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Agarwood and Patchouli.