Fragrance comparison

H The Exclusive Black Tier vs Pathos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 301 ratings analysed

3 wins

H The Exclusive Black Tier

Roja Dove

4.16297 votes

Rank #2,148 AmberWoody

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23%scent match

Clearly different

Pathos

Bouge

2.504 votes

Rank #74,337 VioletFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 3 of 4 categories.

H The Exclusive Black Tier
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Pathos
Choose it for a violet and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

H The Exclusive Black Tier3/4

Pathos1/4

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

H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove

PathosBouge

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

2.50/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Black Tier

SillageH The Exclusive Black Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value75

Category winnerPathosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

violet100%

floral92%

leather84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both amber and powdery

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

Top

Italian MandarinSaffronPepperNutmeg

Heart

VioletOsmanthusLabdanumMusk

Base

SuedePatchouliOakmossSandalwood

InformationalShared notesViolet, Suede and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall87

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,148

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#74,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Pathos by Bouge pairs tart Italian mandarin and dry saffron in its first spray, cutting through a dark backdrop of pepper and nutmeg. As the top notes settle, sweet apricot tones from osmanthus blend with earthy violet leaf and warm labdanum. The base turns quiet and textured, grounding soft suede, cedar-like sandalwo…

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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 Pathos?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 3 of 4 categories. H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes; Pathos is rated 2.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Pathos for a violet and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

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

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

H The Exclusive Black Tier projects furthest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, Pathos 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H The Exclusive Black Tier and Pathos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Suede and Musk.

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

Pathos suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Pathos has top notes of Italian Mandarin, Saffron, Pepper and Nutmeg, heart notes of Violet, Osmanthus, Labdanum and Musk, a base of Suede, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.