Burj Al Shiekh vs Vanilla Skin
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Burj Al Shiekh takes 3 of 5 categories.
Burj Al ShiekhChoose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vanilla SkinChoose it for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Burj Al Shiekh3/5
Vanilla Skin2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Vanilla Skin
- 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
- Vanilla Skin
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Burj Al ShiekhLe ChameauVanilla SkinPhlurWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.92/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%
4.08/ 5 · 1,613 votes
Have 94%Had 6%Want 0%
Category winnerVanilla SkinRating 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
51%Love
32%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
1,419 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBurj Al Shiekh
SillageBurj Al Shiekh
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBurj Al ShiekhBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
sweet92%
oud84%
powdery77%
amber69%
smoky61%
vanilla100%
woody92%
sweet84%
amber77%
powdery69%
balsamic61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet 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
SugarPink PepperApple
Heart
Cashmere WoodJasmineLily
Base
VanillaSandalwoodAgarwoodBenzoin
InformationalShared notesAgarwood, 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 seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall83
Winter100
Day29
Night100
Spring45
Summer0
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#2,338
PerfumerClement Gavarry
Launched2024
Reviews51
Category winnerVanilla SkinHigher 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 →Vanilla Skin by Phlur presents a warm, woody take on gourmand notes, leaning heavily into a sophisticated amber profile. Instead of a cloying sugary scent, it offers a balanced blend of pink pepper, cashmere wood, and benzoin. This unisex fragrance shines as a cozy, close-to-the-skin scent, making it a reliable choice…
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 Vanilla Skin?
Burj Al Shiekh takes 3 of 5 categories. Burj Al Shiekh is rated 3.92/5 from 12 votes; Vanilla Skin is rated 4.08/5 from 1,613 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 Vanilla Skin for a vanilla and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Burj Al Shiekh or Vanilla Skin?
Burj Al Shiekh lasts longest (Burj Al Shiekh 72/100, Vanilla Skin 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Burj Al Shiekh or Vanilla Skin?
Burj Al Shiekh projects furthest (Burj Al Shiekh 70/100, Vanilla Skin 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Burj Al Shiekh and Vanilla Skin smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Agarwood, Vanilla, Sugar and Sandalwood.
Is Burj Al Shiekh or Vanilla Skin 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 Vanilla Skin?
Burj Al Shiekh has top notes of Incense, heart notes of Agarwood and Vanilla, a base of Sugar, Sandalwood and Musk. Vanilla Skin has top notes of Sugar, Pink Pepper and Apple, heart notes of Cashmere Wood, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Agarwood and Benzoin.
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