Fragrance comparison

Exclusive Tier vs H The Exclusive Black Tier

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 298 ratings analysed

Exclusive Tier

The Dua Brand

4.001 votes

Rank #61,419 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

H The Exclusive Black Tier

Roja Dove

4.16297 votes

Rank #2,078 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 4 of 4 categories.

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

Exclusive Tier0/4

H The Exclusive Black Tier4/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Sillage & projection: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Value for money: H The Exclusive Black Tier
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

Exclusive TierThe Dua Brand

H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

4.16/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ 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 value25

¤ Price value42

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

leather84%

warm spicy77%

balsamic69%

musky61%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Cashmere WoodViolet LeafRose de MaiSandalwoodPatchouliRaspberryAmbergrisBergamotLabdanumOpoponaxAgarwoodVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RaspberryRose de MaiVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSuedeVanillaMyrrhMuskCashmere WoodOpoponax

InformationalShared notesCashmere Wood, Rose de Mai, Raspberry and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Exclusive Tier, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day–

Night100

Spring43

Summer14

Fall87

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,419

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,078

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Exclusive Tier by The Dua Brand is a dense, opulent amber and leather fragrance with a rich floral spine. Released in 2020 as an Extrait de Parfum, it opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, pepper, and tart raspberry before unfolding into Rose de Mai, powdery iris, and jasmine. As the perfume settles on skin, deep bals…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Exclusive Tier or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 4 of 4 categories. Exclusive Tier is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes. Choose Exclusive Tier for a amber and woody character. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

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

H The Exclusive Black Tier lasts longest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 83/100, Exclusive Tier 80/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, Exclusive Tier 75/100 for sillage.

Do Exclusive Tier and H The Exclusive Black Tier smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cashmere Wood, Rose de Mai, Raspberry and Bergamot.

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

Exclusive Tier suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Exclusive Tier features Cashmere Wood, Violet Leaf, Rose de Mai, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.