Fragrance comparison

Burj Noir vs Hepster

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 143 ratings analysed

Burj Noir

Risala Elite

4.504 votes

Rank #51,275 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Hepster

Annette Neuffer

3.93139 votes

Rank #2,650 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Hepster takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Burj Noir1/4

Hepster3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj NoirRisala Elite

HepsterAnnette Neuffer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

3.93/ 5 · 139 votes

Have 22%Had 10%Want 69%

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

41%Love

18%Like

18%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityHepster

SillageHepster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value60

Category winnerBurj NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

earthy61%

Scent match47%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

LimeBitter OrangeBergamotJuniper BerriesNutmegRosemaryBlack Pepper

Heart

Silver FirLavenderGeraniumOrris RootTunisian Orange Blossom

Base

Mastic or LentisqueOakmossCedarHyraxVetiverSandalwoodLabdanumOlibanum

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, Lavender and Olibanum. 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

Summer20

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,650

PerfumerAnnette Neuffer

Launched—

Reviews69

Category winnerHepsterHigher 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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Hepster is a green, resinous chypre with a sharp citrus and juniper opening, a piney lavender heart, and a mossy, balsamic woods base. The strongest wearer feedback frames it as an original, well-built take on deep pine fragrances, with lavender pulling it toward fougere territory. It suits people who enjoy crisp herb…

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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 Hepster?

Hepster takes 3 of 4 categories. Burj Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Hepster is rated 3.93/5 from 139 votes. Choose Burj Noir for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Hepster for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj Noir or Hepster?

Hepster lasts longest (Hepster 84/100, Burj Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj Noir or Hepster?

Hepster projects furthest (Hepster 73/100, Burj Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Noir and Hepster smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Lavender and Olibanum.

Is Burj Noir or Hepster better for summer or winter?

Burj Noir suits evening wear; Hepster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burj Noir and Hepster?

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. Hepster has top notes of Lime, Bitter Orange, Bergamot and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Silver Fir, Lavender, Geranium and Orris Root, a base of Mastic or Lentisque, Oakmoss, Cedar and Hyrax.