Fragrance comparison

H The Exclusive Black Tier vs Sense Of Burj Al Arab

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 306 ratings analysed

4 wins

H The Exclusive Black Tier

Roja Dove

4.16297 votes

Rank #1,978 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Sense Of Burj Al Arab

LEN Fragrances

3.229 votes

Rank #64,518 WhiskeyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 4 of 4 categories.

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.
Sense Of Burj Al Arab
Choose it for a whiskey and leather character. Best in fall, evening wear.

H The Exclusive Black Tier4/4

Sense Of Burj Al Arab0/4

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

H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove

Sense Of Burj Al ArabLEN Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.16/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

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

44%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Black Tier

SillageH The Exclusive Black Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value32

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%

whiskey100%

leather91%

musky83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody, musky 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

Top20-30 mins

Agarwood (Oud)Fruity NotesWhiskey

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronSuede

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMyrrh

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Suede and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Sense Of Burj Al Arab, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring43

Summer14

Fall87

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,978

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Overall rank#64,518

PerfumerSidonie Grandperret

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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Sense Of Burj Al Arab opens with a warm splash of boozy whiskey poured over dark agarwood and sweet dried fruit. The initial burst carries a sharp alcohol bite before settling into the skin. Soon, soft suede and dry saffron take over the midsection. The texture feels plush and slightly dusty. As hours tick by, golden …

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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 Sense Of Burj Al Arab?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 4 of 4 categories. H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes; Sense Of Burj Al Arab is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Sense Of Burj Al Arab for a whiskey and leather character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, H The Exclusive Black Tier or Sense Of Burj Al Arab?

H The Exclusive Black Tier lasts longest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 83/100, Sense Of Burj Al Arab 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, H The Exclusive Black Tier or Sense Of Burj Al Arab?

H The Exclusive Black Tier projects furthest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, Sense Of Burj Al Arab 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do H The Exclusive Black Tier and Sense Of Burj Al Arab smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, musky and powdery accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Suede and Myrrh.

Is H The Exclusive Black Tier or Sense Of Burj Al Arab better for summer or winter?

Sense Of Burj Al Arab suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in H The Exclusive Black Tier and Sense Of Burj Al Arab?

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. Sense Of Burj Al Arab has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Fruity Notes and Whiskey, heart notes of Saffron and Suede, a base of Amber and Myrrh.