Fragrance comparison

Celsius vs H The Exclusive Black Tier

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 313 ratings analysed

Celsius

The Dua Brand

4.0016 votes

Rank #21,810 VioletLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

H The Exclusive Black Tier

Roja Dove

4.16297 votes

Rank #1,978 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 4 of 5 categories.

Celsius
Choose it for a violet and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Celsius1/5

H The Exclusive Black Tier4/5

Ratings & consensus: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Sillage & projection: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Value for money: Celsius
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: H The Exclusive Black Tier

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CelsiusThe Dua Brand

H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 67%Had 9%Want 24%

4.16/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

63%Love

13%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

64%Love

15%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Black Tier

SillageH The Exclusive Black Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value42

Category winnerCelsiusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

violet100%

leather92%

amber84%

smoky77%

powdery69%

woody61%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both amber, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

VioletBirchBenzoinHoneysuckleSicilian MandarinStyraxNutmegSandalwoodBergamot

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RaspberryRose de MaiVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSuedeVanillaMyrrhMuskCashmere WoodOpoponax

InformationalShared notesViolet, Benzoin and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Celsius, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer50

Fall100

Winter88

Day64

Night100

Spring43

Summer14

Fall87

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex15

Women0

Casual 33%Date 28%Party 24%Work 15%

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#1,978

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Celsius by The Dua Brand revives the unapologetic grit of early nineties masculine perfumery. The opening hits with a sharp collision of tart Sicilian mandarin, violet leaf, and an unmistakable rush of mineral petrol fuel. That famous industrial bite does not apologize. Within twenty minutes, the initial solvent sting…

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H The Exclusive Black Tier is a dark amber oud with a plush suede texture, powdered florals, and a soft raspberry tint running through the heart. It opens resinous and smoky, then settles into something smoother, warmer, and more polished. This usually suits dressier wear, cooler weather, and anyone who enjoys rich o…

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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, Celsius or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 4 of 5 categories. Celsius is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes; H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes. Choose Celsius for a violet and leather character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Celsius or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier lasts longest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 83/100, Celsius 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Celsius or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier projects furthest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, Celsius 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Celsius and H The Exclusive Black Tier smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Violet, Benzoin and Bergamot.

Is Celsius or H The Exclusive Black Tier better for summer or winter?

Celsius suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Celsius and H The Exclusive Black Tier?

Celsius features Violet, Birch, Benzoin, Honeysuckle and Sicilian Mandarin. H The Exclusive Black Tier has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Rose de Mai, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Suede and Vanilla.