Fragrance comparison

H The Exclusive Black Tier vs Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 619 ratings analysed

6 wins

H The Exclusive Black Tier

Roja Dove

4.16297 votes

Rank #2,105 AmberWoody

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47%scent match

Some overlap

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

Le Labo

3.83322 votes

Rank #9,416 AmberWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 6 of 7 categories.

H The Exclusive Black Tier
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

H The Exclusive Black Tier6/7

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai1/7

Ratings & consensus: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Community sentiment: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Longevity: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Sillage & projection: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Value for money: H The Exclusive Black Tier
Versatility: Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
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

H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove

Myrrhe 55 ShanghaiLe Labo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

15%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

5%Hate

156 votes

39%Love

29%Like

17%Ok

7%Dislike

8%Hate

322 votes

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Black Tier

SillageH The Exclusive Black Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value14

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

amber100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, warm spicy and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RaspberryRose de MaiVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSuedeVanillaMyrrhMuskCashmere WoodOpoponax

Notes

JasmineMyrrhPatchouliMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Musk. Durations are only published for Myrrhe 55 Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall87

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring68

Summer39

Fall100

Winter94

Day71

Night100

Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

Men4

Unisex52

Women44

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,105

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#9,416

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews86

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Myrrhe 55 Shanghai by Le Labo is an amber chypre that surprises many wearers by leading with bold white floral notes rather than heavy incense. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, the scent centres on a waxy, sweet jasmine blossom layered over warm balsamic myrrh with a faint licorice tint. Earthy patchouli and animalic…

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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, H The Exclusive Black Tier or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 6 of 7 categories. H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes; Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is rated 3.83/5 from 322 votes. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Myrrhe 55 Shanghai for a amber and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, H The Exclusive Black Tier or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

H The Exclusive Black Tier lasts longest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 83/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H The Exclusive Black Tier or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

H The Exclusive Black Tier projects furthest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H The Exclusive Black Tier and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Agarwood (Oud), Myrrh and Musk.

Is H The Exclusive Black Tier or Myrrhe 55 Shanghai better for summer or winter?

For summer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is the stronger pick. For winter, H The Exclusive Black Tier is the stronger pick. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H The Exclusive Black Tier and Myrrhe 55 Shanghai?

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. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai features Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli, Musk and Ambergris.