My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum vs Authentic Self Woman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.
My Burberry Black Elixir de ParfumChoose it for a white floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Authentic Self WomanChoose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum5/7
Authentic Self Woman2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
- Community sentiment
- Authentic Self Woman
- Longevity
- My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
- Sillage & projection
- My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
- Value for money
- Authentic Self Woman
- Versatility
- My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
My Burberry Black Elixir de ParfumBurberryAuthentic Self WomanAbercrombie & FitchWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 251 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.94/ 5 · 302 votes
Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerMy Burberry Black Elixir de ParfumRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate51%Love
31%Like
7%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
251 votes
27%Love
52%Like
15%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate
269 votes
Category winnerAuthentic Self WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMy Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
SillageMy Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerAuthentic Self WomanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
almond92%
woody84%
citrus77%
rose69%
floral61%
citrus100%
fruity92%
sweet84%
woody77%
musky69%
floral61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both citrus, woody and floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
JasmineLemon Zest
Heart
Candied AlmondRose
Base
Sandalwood
Top
Lemon ZestGooseberryPear
Heart
FreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
MuskCedarSandalwood
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lemon Zest and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring36
Summer20
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter20
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMy Burberry Black Elixir de ParfumMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,111
PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian
Launched—
Reviews41
Overall rank#8,621
PerfumerLinda Chinery
Launched—
Reviews29
Category winnerMy Burberry Black Elixir de ParfumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBurberry My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum concentrates the dark gourmand floral signature created by Francis Kurkdjian in 2017. A sharp pop of lemon zest cuts through heavy jasmine absolute before settling into a warm core of candied almond and dark rose. Dense sandalwood and rich vanilla form a heavy, smoky base th…
Reviews →Authentic Self Woman by Abercrombie & Fitch is a fragrance for women. Authentic Self Woman was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Linda Chinery. Top notes are Lemon Zest, Gooseberry and Pear; middle notes are Freesia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley; base notes are Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.
Reviews →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, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Authentic Self Woman?
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 251 votes; Authentic Self Woman is rated 3.94/5 from 302 votes. Choose My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum for a white floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Authentic Self Woman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Authentic Self Woman?
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum lasts longest (My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 76/100, Authentic Self Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Authentic Self Woman?
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum projects furthest (My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 72/100, Authentic Self Woman 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Authentic Self Woman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lemon Zest and Sandalwood.
Is My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Authentic Self Woman better for summer or winter?
For summer, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Authentic Self Woman?
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum has top notes of Jasmine and Lemon Zest, heart notes of Candied Almond and Rose, a base of Sandalwood. Authentic Self Woman has top notes of Lemon Zest, Gooseberry and Pear, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Musk, Cedar and Sandalwood.
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