Fragrance comparison

Burj vs Geranium 30

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 59 ratings analysed

4 wins

Burj

Al Haramain Perfumes

3.9522 votes

Rank #19,803 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Geranium 30

Le Labo

3.7337 votes

Rank #20,654 Fresh SpicyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burj takes 4 of 5 categories.

Burj
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Geranium 30
Choose it for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Burj4/5

Geranium 301/5

Ratings & consensus: Burj
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Burj
Sillage & projection: Geranium 30
Value for money: Burj
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Burj

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BurjAl Haramain Perfumes

Geranium 30Le Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 21%Had 18%Want 61%

3.73/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerBurjRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

18%Love

68%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

30%Love

38%Like

8%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

37 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBurj

SillageGeranium 30

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerBurjBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

woody92%

amber84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

oud61%

fresh spicy100%

green88%

aromatic77%

floral65%

warm spicy53%

rose42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Notes

SaffronFloral NotesIncenseSandalwoodAgarwood (Oud)GeraniumWoody NotesAmberSpicy NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

GeraniumGreen NotesFloral NotesSpicy Notes

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesFloral Notes, Geranium and Spicy Notes. Durations are only published for Geranium 30, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night86

Spring71

Summer100

Fall57

Winter14

Day100

Night18

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,803

PerfumerFrancisco Carbonnel

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#20,654

PerfumerBarnabe Fillion

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerBurjHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burj by Al Haramain is a warm spicy, woody incense scent with a floral heart. On skin it can open sharp and woody (some people notice an alcohol blast), then settle into musky, powdery florals with saffron spice, amber warmth and a light oud accent. It is a mature, bold style that can read more masculine or more femin…

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Geranium 30 by Le Labo is a crisp, botanical fragrance that puts sharp greenery and herbal warmth at the centre. Created by perfumer Barnabe Fillion and released in 2014, it steps away from conventional floral sweetness. Instead, the composition highlights geranium, green notes, floral notes, and spicy notes. The open…

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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 or Geranium 30?

Burj takes 4 of 5 categories. Burj is rated 3.95/5 from 22 votes; Geranium 30 is rated 3.73/5 from 37 votes. Choose Burj for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Geranium 30 for a fresh spicy and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj or Geranium 30?

Burj lasts longest (Burj 82/100, Geranium 30 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj or Geranium 30?

Geranium 30 projects furthest (Geranium 30 73/100, Burj 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj and Geranium 30 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and floral accords. Common notes include Floral Notes, Geranium and Spicy Notes.

Is Burj or Geranium 30 better for summer or winter?

Burj suits daytime wear; Geranium 30 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burj and Geranium 30?

Burj features Saffron, Floral Notes, Incense, Sandalwood and Agarwood (Oud). Geranium 30 features Geranium, Green Notes, Floral Notes and Spicy Notes.