Fragrance comparison

Burj Al Shiekh vs Raghba

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 4,973 ratings analysed

Burj Al Shiekh

Le Chameau

3.9212 votes

Rank #49,571 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

83%scent match

Very similar

4 wins

Raghba

Lattafa Perfumes

3.854,961 votes

Rank #835 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Raghba takes 4 of 5 categories.

Burj Al Shiekh
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Raghba
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Burj Al Shiekh1/5

Raghba4/5

Ratings & consensus: Raghba
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Raghba
Sillage & projection: Burj Al Shiekh
Value for money: Raghba
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Raghba

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj Al ShiekhLe Chameau

RaghbaLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

3.85/ 5 · 4,961 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

Category winnerRaghbaRating 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

38%Love

36%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

5%Hate

4,027 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRaghba

SillageBurj Al Shiekh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value87

Category winnerRaghbaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

sweet92%

oud84%

powdery77%

amber69%

smoky61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

oud84%

amber77%

powdery69%

balsamic61%

Scent match83%Very similar · both vanilla, sweet and oud

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

Notes

VanillaSugarAgarwood (Oud)IncenseSandalwoodMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesIncense, Vanilla, Sugar and Sandalwood. 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

Spring26

Summer15

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

Men12

Unisex58

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#49,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#835

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews341

Category winnerRaghbaHigher 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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Raghba by Lattafa Perfumes is an intense vanilla-dominant fragrance known for its potent sweetness. Built around a foundation of agarwood and incense, this scent offers a bold, resinous profile. It is a popular choice for those seeking a heavy, long-lasting aroma, primarily performing best in colder weather or formal …

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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 Raghba?

Raghba takes 4 of 5 categories. Burj Al Shiekh is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Raghba is rated 3.85/5 from 4,961 votes. Choose Burj Al Shiekh for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Raghba for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Burj Al Shiekh or Raghba?

Raghba lasts longest (Raghba 75/100, Burj Al Shiekh 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj Al Shiekh or Raghba?

Burj Al Shiekh projects furthest (Burj Al Shiekh 70/100, Raghba 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Al Shiekh and Raghba smell similar?

Very similar: a 83% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and oud accords. Common notes include Incense, Vanilla, Sugar and Sandalwood.

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

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

What are the notes in Burj Al Shiekh and Raghba?

Burj Al Shiekh has top notes of Incense, heart notes of Agarwood and Vanilla, a base of Sugar, Sandalwood and Musk. Raghba features Vanilla, Sugar, Agarwood (Oud), Incense and Sandalwood.