Fragrance comparison

Burj Noir vs Stellar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 13 ratings analysed

Burj Noir

Risala Elite

4.504 votes

Rank #51,262 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Stellar

RING

4.899 votes

Rank #37,017 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Stellar 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.
Stellar
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Burj Noir1/4

Stellar3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj NoirRisala Elite

StellarRING

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

4.89/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 24%Had 12%Want 64%

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

89%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate97

Category winners

LongevityStellar

SillageStellar

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value88

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%

amber77%

fruity69%

fresh61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber

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

Green AppleGingerjuniper berry

Heart

SageMarine notesGeranium

Base

AmberwoodPatchouliOlibanum

InformationalShared notesGinger, Sage, Olibanum and Geranium. 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

Spring56

Summer100

Fall22

Winter22

Day100

Night63

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#51,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,017

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerStellarHigher 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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Stellar is a crisp woody aromatic built around green apple, ginger and juniper, then softened with sage, marine notes and geranium. It opens bright and brisk, then settles into a cleaner amberwood and patchouli base with a lightly resinous edge from olibanum. It looks aimed at men who want freshness with more backbone…

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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 Stellar?

Stellar takes 3 of 4 categories. Burj Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Stellar is rated 4.89/5 from 9 votes. Choose Burj Noir for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Stellar for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj Noir or Stellar?

Stellar lasts longest (Stellar 71/100, Burj Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burj Noir or Stellar?

Stellar projects furthest (Stellar 75/100, Burj Noir 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burj Noir and Stellar smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Ginger, Sage, Olibanum and Geranium.

Is Burj Noir or Stellar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Burj Noir and Stellar?

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. Stellar has top notes of Green Apple, Ginger and juniper berry, heart notes of Sage, Marine notes and Geranium, a base of Amberwood, Patchouli and Olibanum.