Fragrance comparison

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum vs Sarabecca New Rose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 254 ratings analysed

3 wins

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum

Burberry

4.22251 votes

Rank #3,111 White FloralAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Sarabecca New Rose

Sarabecca

4.673 votes

Rank #35,555 RoseCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories.

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sarabecca New Rose
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum3/3

Sarabecca New Rose0/3

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

Sarabecca New RoseSarabecca

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 30%Had 20%Want 50%

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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityMy Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum

SillageMy Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

almond92%

woody84%

citrus77%

rose69%

floral61%

rose100%

citrus86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

aromatic44%

floral30%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both rose, citrus and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

JasmineLemon Zest

Heart

Candied AlmondRose

Base

Sandalwood

Top

RoseCedar

Heart

Lemon ZestGeranium

Base

SandalwoodClove

InformationalShared notesLemon Zest, Rose 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 season

Spring36

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex13

Women84

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,111

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#35,555

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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A fresh, natural-leaning rose perfume oil with a tart citrus edge and soft woods underneath. On skin, it can open sharp, then settle into a slightly sweet, rosy heart touched by geranium, cedar, and sandalwood. This suits someone who wants rose to feel airy, herbal, and a little dry rather than plush or jammy. Sample …

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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 Sarabecca New Rose?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum takes 3 of 3 categories. My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 251 votes; Sarabecca New Rose is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum for a white floral and almond character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sarabecca New Rose for a rose and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Sarabecca New Rose?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum lasts longest (My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 76/100, Sarabecca New Rose 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Sarabecca New Rose?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum projects furthest (My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 72/100, Sarabecca New Rose 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Sarabecca New Rose smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon Zest, Rose and Sandalwood.

Is My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Sarabecca New Rose better for summer or winter?

Sarabecca New Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Sarabecca New Rose?

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. Sarabecca New Rose has top notes of Rose and Cedar, heart notes of Lemon Zest and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood and Clove.