Burj Al Shiekh vs Shaari
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Shaari takes 4 of 5 categories.
Burj Al ShiekhChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
ShaariChoose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Burj Al Shiekh1/5
Shaari4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Shaari
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Shaari
- Sillage & projection
- Burj Al Shiekh
- Value for money
- Shaari
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Shaari
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Burj Al ShiekhLe ChameauShaariLattafa PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
3.96/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 50%Had 10%Want 40%
Category winnerShaariRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate42%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
17%Hate
12 votes · too few to score
44%Love
29%Like
11%Ok
10%Dislike
6%Hate
120 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityShaari
SillageBurj Al Shiekh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerShaariBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
sweet92%
oud84%
powdery77%
amber69%
smoky61%
warm spicy100%
amber92%
leather84%
smoky77%
oud69%
powdery61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both amber, oud and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Incense
Heart2 to 4 hours
AgarwoodVanilla
Base4 to 8 hours
SugarSandalwoodMusk
Top
AgarwoodSaffronCinnamon
Heart
SandalwoodRose
Base
LeatherIncenseAmberVanillaMusk
InformationalShared notesIncense, Agarwood, Vanilla 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 seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall83
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring41
Summer18
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#49,571
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#5,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews32
Category winnerShaariHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBurj 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…
Reviews →Shaari by Lattafa Perfumes is an intense oriental spicy fragrance that centers on agarwood and leather. Launched in 2022, this unisex scent provides a rich, resinous profile ideal for autumn and winter evenings. It offers a bold, complex experience for those who appreciate deep woody and smoky notes, making it a stand…
Reviews →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 Shaari?
Shaari takes 4 of 5 categories. Burj Al Shiekh is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Shaari is rated 3.96/5 from 120 votes. Choose Burj Al Shiekh for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Shaari for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Burj Al Shiekh or Shaari?
Shaari lasts longest (Shaari 76/100, Burj Al Shiekh 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Burj Al Shiekh or Shaari?
Burj Al Shiekh projects furthest (Burj Al Shiekh 70/100, Shaari 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Burj Al Shiekh and Shaari smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, oud and powdery accords. Common notes include Incense, Agarwood, Vanilla and Sandalwood.
Is Burj Al Shiekh or Shaari 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 Shaari?
Burj Al Shiekh has top notes of Incense, heart notes of Agarwood and Vanilla, a base of Sugar, Sandalwood and Musk. Shaari has top notes of Agarwood, Saffron and Cinnamon, heart notes of Sandalwood and Rose, a base of Leather, Incense, Amber and Vanilla.
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