Fragrance comparison

Burj Noir vs Scarlet Warrior Cologne

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

3 wins

Burj Noir

Risala Elite

4.504 votes

Rank #51,565 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Scarlet Warrior Cologne

The Dua Brand

4.333 votes

Rank #61,708 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burj Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Burj Noir3/4

Scarlet Warrior Cologne1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Scarlet Warrior Cologne
Sillage & projection: Burj Noir
Value for money: Burj Noir
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

Scarlet Warrior CologneThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 71%Had 7%Want 21%

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

67%Love

0%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityScarlet Warrior Cologne

SillageBurj Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

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%

woody91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

lavender65%

herbal56%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperJuniper BerriesBergamotGingerLemon

Heart

LavenderSageOlibanumGeranium

Base

AmberSandalTonkaPatchouliVanillaVetiverCedar

Notes

Mandarin OrangeLavenderVetiverCedarSagePink PepperSandalwoodPatchouliBergamotGeraniumRosemaryOlibanum

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Sage. Durations are only published for Scarlet Warrior Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,565

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,708

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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Scarlet Warrior Cologne by The Dua Brand is a crisp woody aromatic scent made for daily wear. It opens with bright mandarin orange, zesty lemon, and bergamot, sharpened by a touch of pink pepper. This brisk citrus introduction quickly softens into an aromatic heart of lavender, geranium, sage, and rosemary. As hours p…

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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 Scarlet Warrior Cologne?

Burj Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Burj Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Scarlet Warrior Cologne is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Burj Noir for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Scarlet Warrior Cologne for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj Noir or Scarlet Warrior Cologne?

Scarlet Warrior Cologne lasts longest (Scarlet Warrior Cologne 70/100, Burj Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj Noir or Scarlet Warrior Cologne?

Burj Noir projects furthest (Burj Noir 58/100, Scarlet Warrior Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Noir and Scarlet Warrior Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Bergamot, Lavender and Sage.

Is Burj Noir or Scarlet Warrior Cologne better for summer or winter?

Burj Noir suits evening wear; Scarlet Warrior Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burj Noir and Scarlet Warrior Cologne?

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. Scarlet Warrior Cologne features Mandarin Orange, Lavender, Vetiver, Cedar and Sage.