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My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum vs Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum

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

Updated 272 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum

    Choose it for a white floral and almond character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

  • Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum

    Choose it for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum4/5
Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum1/5
Ratings & consensus
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
Sillage & projection
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
Value for money
Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum
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
Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de ParfumLalique
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 251 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 9%Had 3%Want 88%
Category winnerMy Burberry Black Elixir de ParfumRating 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

29%Love
24%Like
33%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity56
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate67
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 value58
Category winnerSoleil Crystal Edition Extrait de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
almond92%
woody84%
citrus77%
rose69%
floral61%
sweet100%
warm spicy92%
fruity84%
citrus77%
woody69%
almond61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus, almond 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
Mandarin OrangeCardamomBitter Almond
Heart
PearCandied AlmondJasmineCaramelMilkCoffee
Base
SandalwoodPralineWhite Musk
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Candied Almond 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
Summer56
Fall67
Winter56
Day100
Night25
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex13
Women84
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,111

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews41

Overall rank#21,600

PerfumerAlexandra Monet, Barbara Zoebelein, Benoist Lapouza

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and bitter almond, immediately signaling a sunny yet rich gourmet experience. As it settles on the skin, the fragrance turns creamy, revealing a heart of candied almond, warm caramel, and milk, cut through by a juicy pear note. White…

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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 Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 251 votes; Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum is rated 3.67/5 from 21 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 Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum for a sweet and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum lasts longest (My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 76/100, Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum projects furthest (My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 72/100, Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, almond and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Candied Almond and Sandalwood.

Is My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum better for summer or winter?

Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum?

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. Soleil Crystal Edition Extrait de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Pear, Candied Almond, Jasmine and Caramel, a base of Sandalwood, Praline and White Musk.

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