Fragrance comparison

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum vs Sa Majesté

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 256 ratings analysed

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum

Burberry

4.22251 votes

Rank #3,111 White FloralAlmond

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Sa Majesté

Valois

4.005 votes

Rank #40,976 CitrusTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sa Majesté
Choose it for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum2/4

Sa Majesté2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sa Majesté
Sillage & projection: My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
Value for money: Sa Majesté
Versatility: Not scored
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 ParfumBurberry

Sa MajestéValois

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

31%Like

7%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

251 votes

60%Love

0%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySa Majesté

SillageMy Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value56

Category winnerSa MajestéBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

almond92%

woody84%

citrus77%

rose69%

floral61%

citrus100%

tropical90%

fruity80%

leather70%

fresh60%

animalic50%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineLemon Zest

Heart

Candied AlmondRose

Base

Sandalwood

Top15-30 mins

OrangeLemon ZestCitrusBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Tropical FruitsLeatherJasmine

Base8-12 hrs

SandalwoodAmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Lemon Zest and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Sa Majesté, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring36

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

Men0

Unisex80

Women20

Party 32%Date 29%Casual 25%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,111

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#40,976

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerMy Burberry Black Elixir de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burberry 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…

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Sa Majesté by Valois opens with an energetic burst of sunny orange, sharp lemon zest, and crisp bergamot that feels bright and juicy. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a surprising blend of sweet tropical fruits, creamy jasmine, and dark jacket leather takes over the center of the scent. The base rests on warm am…

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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, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Sa Majesté?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 251 votes; Sa Majesté is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes. Choose My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum for a white floral and almond character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sa Majesté for a citrus and tropical character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Sa Majesté?

Sa Majesté lasts longest (Sa Majesté 87/100, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Sa Majesté?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum projects furthest (My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 72/100, Sa Majesté 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Sa Majesté smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lemon Zest and Sandalwood.

Is My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Sa Majesté better for summer or winter?

Sa Majesté suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Sa Majesté?

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. Sa Majesté has top notes of Orange, Lemon Zest, Citrus and Bergamot, heart notes of Tropical Fruits, Leather and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Amber and Patchouli.