Fragrance comparison

Burj Noir vs King

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 4 ratings analysed

1 wins

Burj Noir

Risala Elite

4.504 votes

Rank #51,275 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

71%scent match

Closely related

King

Lui Niche

—0 votes

Rank #77,540 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burj Noir takes 1 of 1 categories.

Burj Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
King
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Burj Noir1/1

King0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj NoirRisala Elite

KingLui Niche

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

woody83%

amber74%

herbal65%

citrus56%

Scent match71%Closely related · 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

BergamotGingerApple

Heart

Juniper BerriesGeraniumSage

Base

Tonka BeanAmberwoodOlibanumVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries, Bergamot, Ginger and Sage. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,275

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#77,540

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBurj NoirHigher 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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King by Lui Niche is a fresh, woody aromatic fragrance designed for the modern man. It opens with an energetic burst of bergamot and crisp apple, supported by a grounding base of cedar and vetiver. Perfect for daily wear in temperate climates, this scent offers a versatile profile that transitions easily from the offi…

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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.

Do Burj Noir and King smell similar?

Closely related: a 71% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries, Bergamot, Ginger and Sage.

Is Burj Noir or King better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Burj Noir and King?

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. King has top notes of Bergamot, Ginger and Apple, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Geranium and Sage, a base of Tonka Bean, Amberwood, Olibanum and Vetiver.