Fragrance comparison

Dream vs Burj Noir

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 7 ratings analysed

Dream

Two Mark · 2023

3.673 votes

Rank #63,734 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Burj Noir

Risala Elite

4.504 votes

Rank #47,075 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burj Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

Dream
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.
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.

Dream1/4

Burj Noir3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Dream
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

DreamTwo Mark

Burj NoirRisala Elite

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 22%Had 0%Want 78%

4.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityDream

SillageBurj Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value100

Category winnerBurj NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

herbal61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCedarJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberVetiverVanilla

Top

Pink PepperJuniper BerriesBergamotGingerLemon

Heart

LavenderSageOlibanumGeranium

Base

AmberSandalTonkaPatchouliVanillaVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cedar. Durations are only published for Dream, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day85

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 33%Work 29%Date 25%Party 13%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,734

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2023

Reviews0

Overall rank#47,075

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBurj NoirHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Two Mark Dream opens with an immediate crackle of sharp pink pepper and tart bergamot that wakes up the senses. That initial citrus sparkle flashes off within twenty minutes, yielding to a sturdy heart of dry cedar and clean patchouli leaves. A sheer touch of sweet jasmine softens the edges so the woods never feel ove…

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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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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, Dream or Burj Noir?

Burj Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Dream is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes; Burj Noir is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Dream for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear. 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.

Which lasts longer, Dream or Burj Noir?

Dream lasts longest (Dream 80/100, Burj Noir 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dream or Burj Noir?

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

Do Dream and Burj Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Patchouli and Cedar.

Is Dream or Burj Noir better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dream and Burj Noir?

Dream has top notes of Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vetiver and Vanilla. 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.