Fragrance comparison

Kashan Elixir vs H The Exclusive Black Tier

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 300 ratings analysed

Kashan Elixir

YANI

5.003 votes

Rank #43,988 Fresh SpicyVanilla

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25%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

H The Exclusive Black Tier

Roja Dove

4.16297 votes

Rank #2,150 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Kashan Elixir1/4

H The Exclusive Black Tier3/4

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

Kashan ElixirYANI

H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · 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 / hate100

⏱ 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 value75

¤ Price value42

Category winnerKashan ElixirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

vanilla92%

marine84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

warm spicy61%

amber100%

woody92%

powdery84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

balsamic61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both powdery and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea waterBergamotPepperGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronVioletGinger

Base8-12 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodMusk

Top

Bergamot

Heart

RaspberryRose de MaiVioletJasmine

Base

Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSuedeVanillaMyrrhMuskCashmere WoodOpoponax

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet, Vanilla and Musk. Durations are only published for Kashan Elixir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring43

Summer14

Fall87

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Men76

Unisex19

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,988

PerfumerHamid Merati-Kashani

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,150

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kashan Elixir by YANI brings together salty sea water, bright grapefruit, and rich vanilla in a bold, modern formula. The opening hits with a brisk splash of ocean spray and cracked pepper, waking up your senses before settling into a warm heart of saffron and powdery violet. As the day goes on, smooth sandalwood and …

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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, Kashan Elixir or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 3 of 4 categories. Kashan Elixir is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes. Choose Kashan Elixir for a fresh spicy and vanilla character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

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

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

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

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

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

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet, Vanilla and Musk.

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

Kashan Elixir suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Kashan Elixir has top notes of Sea water, Bergamot, Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Saffron, Violet and Ginger, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Musk. 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.