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H The Exclusive Black Tier vs Rose Poetique

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

Updated 367 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose Poetique takes 4 of 7 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.

  • Rose Poetique

    Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

H The Exclusive Black Tier3/7
Rose Poetique4/7
Ratings & consensus
Rose Poetique
Community sentiment
Rose Poetique
Longevity
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Sillage & projection
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Value for money
Rose Poetique
Versatility
Rose Poetique
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
Rose PoetiqueManos Gerakinis
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.16/ 5 · 297 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 70 votes
Have 28%Had 11%Want 60%
Category winnerRose PoetiqueRating 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

54%Love
31%Like
10%Ok
1%Dislike
3%Hate

70 votes

Category winnerRose PoetiqueMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate82
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate83
Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Black Tier

SillageH The Exclusive Black Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value47
Category winnerRose PoetiqueBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
balsamic61%
rose100%
fruity92%
woody84%
sweet77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, 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
Top15-30 mins
SaffronRhubarb
Heart2-4 hrs
Damask RoseRaspberryLabdanumPatchouli
Base6-8+ hrs
Cashmere WoodSandalwoodMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Vanilla, Musk and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for Rose Poetique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring43
Summer14
Fall87
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring70
Summer33
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night63
Category winnerRose PoetiqueMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men76
Unisex19
Women5
Men6
Unisex36
Women58
Date 30%Casual 28%Work 27%Party 15%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,043

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#9,619

PerfumerJean-Francois Thizon

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Manos Gerakinis Rose Poetique opens with a tart crunch of rhubarb and warm saffron. It catches your attention immediately. Within ten minutes, juicy raspberry rolls over velvet Damask rose petals, avoiding the stuffy potpourri trap entirely. A warm base of labdanum, clean patchouli, and soft cashmere wood gives the fl…

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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, H The Exclusive Black Tier or Rose Poetique?

Rose Poetique takes 4 of 7 categories. H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes; Rose Poetique is rated 4.33/5 from 70 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 Rose Poetique for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

H The Exclusive Black Tier lasts longest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 83/100, Rose Poetique 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

H The Exclusive Black Tier projects furthest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, Rose Poetique 65/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and musky accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Vanilla, Musk and Cashmere Wood.

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

For summer, Rose Poetique is the stronger pick. For winter, H The Exclusive Black Tier is the stronger pick. Rose Poetique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Rose Poetique has top notes of Saffron and Rhubarb, heart notes of Damask Rose, Raspberry, Labdanum and Patchouli, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Musk and Vanilla.

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