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My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum vs Soleil Hair Mist

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

Updated 262 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum takes 5 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 Hair Mist

    Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum5/5
Soleil Hair Mist0/5
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
My Burberry Black Elixir 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 Hair MistLalique
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.22/ 5 · 251 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.36/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 37%Had 3%Want 60%
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

18%Love
45%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
18%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate59
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 value25
Category winnerMy Burberry Black Elixir de ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
almond92%
woody84%
citrus77%
rose69%
floral61%
warm spicy100%
white floral91%
citrus83%
fruity74%
woody65%
powdery56%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, 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
CardamomMandarin OrangeBitter Almond
Heart
JasminePearCoffee
Base
SandalwoodMuskCandied Almond
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–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter50
Day100
Night50
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#50,684

PerfumerAlexandra Monet, Barbara Zoebelein, Benoist Lapouza

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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Lalique Soleil Hair Mist offers a lighter way to wear the brand's sunny gourmand. The scent opens with a bright burst of mandarin orange and warm cardamom, backed by the bitterness of raw almond. As it settles, it reveals a soft heart of pear and jasmine, sweetened by a coffee note that stays airy rather than heavy. T…

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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 Hair Mist?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum takes 5 of 5 categories. My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 251 votes; Soleil Hair Mist is rated 3.36/5 from 11 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 Hair Mist for a warm spicy and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Soleil Hair Mist?

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum lasts longest (My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 76/100, Soleil Hair Mist 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Soleil Hair Mist?

Projection is very close: My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 72/100, Soleil Hair Mist 71/100 for sillage.

Do My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Soleil Hair Mist smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Candied Almond and Sandalwood.

Is My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Soleil Hair Mist better for summer or winter?

Soleil Hair Mist suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Soleil Hair Mist?

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 Hair Mist has top notes of Cardamom, Mandarin Orange and Bitter Almond, heart notes of Jasmine, Pear and Coffee, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Candied Almond.

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