Fragrance comparison

Burj Noir vs Surfing Mavericks

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 23 ratings analysed

Burj Noir

Risala Elite

4.504 votes

Rank #46,113 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

2 wins

Surfing Mavericks

Zara

3.7919 votes

Rank #39,353 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Surfing Mavericks takes 2 of 4 categories.

Burj Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Surfing Mavericks
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Burj Noir1/4

Surfing Mavericks2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burj NoirRisala Elite

Surfing MavericksZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 56%Had 12%Want 32%

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

32%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevitySurfing Mavericks

SillageTie

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%

woody100%

fresh spicy86%

fresh72%

ozonic58%

powdery44%

warm spicy30%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both 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

Ginger

Heart

Ozonic notes

Base

Sandal

InformationalShared notesGinger and Sandal. 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

Spring73

Summer100

Fall9

Winter0

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSurfing MavericksHigher 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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Zara Surfing Mavericks opens with a sharp kick of fresh ginger paired with a quiet touch of crisp apple. The scent quickly settles into a light ocean spray feel as synthetic ozonic notes spread across the skin. Sandalwood forms the dry base, providing a clean woody anchor that keeps the fresh spices from turning sharp…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Burj Noir or Surfing Mavericks?

Surfing Mavericks takes 2 of 4 categories. Burj Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes; Surfing Mavericks is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose Burj Noir for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Surfing Mavericks for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burj Noir or Surfing Mavericks?

They last about the same: Surfing Mavericks 62/100, Burj Noir 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Burj Noir or Surfing Mavericks?

Projection is very close: Burj Noir 58/100, Surfing Mavericks 58/100 for sillage.

Do Burj Noir and Surfing Mavericks smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ginger and Sandal.

Is Burj Noir or Surfing Mavericks better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Burj Noir and Surfing Mavericks?

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. Surfing Mavericks has top notes of Ginger, heart notes of Ozonic notes, a base of Sandal.