Fragrance comparison

Burj Noir vs Fakhar Black

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 6,296 ratings analysed

Burj Noir

Risala Elite

4.504 votes

Rank #51,432 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Fakhar Black

Lattafa Perfumes

4.256,292 votes

Rank #25,901 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Burj Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Fakhar Black
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Burj Noir2/4

Fakhar Black2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj NoirRisala Elite

Fakhar BlackLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

4.25/ 5 · 6,292 votes

Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

47%Love

38%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

6,292 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityFakhar Black

SillageBurj Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value86

Category winnerBurj NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

citrus61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperJuniper BerriesBergamotGingerLemon

Heart

LavenderSageOlibanumGeranium

Base

AmberSandalTonkaPatchouliVanillaVetiverCedar

Top

AppleBergamotGinger

Heart

LavenderSageJuniper BerriesGeranium

Base

Tonka BeanCedarAmberwoodVetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, Ginger and Lavender. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex7

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,432

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,901

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFakhar BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burj Noir opens with a bright, peppery citrus lift, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender, sage and olibanum. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with amber, woods, tonka and vanilla softening the sharper edges. It reads masculine, modern and easy to wear, especially if you like fresh spicy scents with a…

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Fakhar Black by Lattafa Perfumes is an aromatic and fresh spicy fragrance for men launched in 2022. It centers on a sharp apple and ginger opening that settles into a woody lavender heart. This versatile scent performs well for daily office wear, gym sessions, or casual outings during spring and summer months when a c…

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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 Noir or Fakhar Black?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Burj Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Fakhar Black is rated 4.25/5 from 6,292 votes. Choose Burj Noir for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Fakhar Black for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Burj Noir or Fakhar Black?

Fakhar Black lasts longest (Fakhar Black 63/100, Burj Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj Noir or Fakhar Black?

Burj Noir projects furthest (Burj Noir 58/100, Fakhar Black 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Noir and Fakhar Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Ginger and Lavender.

Is Burj Noir or Fakhar Black better for summer or winter?

Burj Noir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burj Noir and Fakhar Black?

Burj Noir has top notes of Pink Pepper, Juniper Berries, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Olibanum and Geranium, a base of Amber, Sandal, Tonka and Patchouli. Fakhar Black has top notes of Apple, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Lavender, Sage, Juniper Berries and Geranium, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedar, Amberwood and Vetiver.