Fragrance comparison

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum vs Summer Vanillas Coconut

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 253 ratings analysed

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum

Burberry

4.22251 votes

Rank #3,111 White FloralAlmond

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Summer Vanillas Coconut

Bath & Body Works

4.502 votes

Rank #47,701 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Summer Vanillas Coconut takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum1/4

Summer Vanillas Coconut3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer Vanillas Coconut
Sillage & projection: Summer Vanillas Coconut
Value for money: Summer Vanillas Coconut
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

Summer Vanillas CoconutBath & Body Works

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.22/ 5 · 251 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 50%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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevitySummer Vanillas Coconut

SillageSummer Vanillas Coconut

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value100

Category winnerSummer Vanillas CoconutBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

almond92%

woody84%

citrus77%

rose69%

floral61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and 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

Top

Green AppleLemon ZestPineappleBergamotSorbet

Heart

Lily of the ValleyJasmineCoconut

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskVanilla

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 season

Spring36

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

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#47,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Bath & Body Works Summer Vanillas Coconut brings a tropical, edible warmth to hot summer days. The scent centers on a sweet, creamy coconut that slowly shifts into a sugary vanilla pie accord. Ideal for casual beach days or relaxing afternoons, this body mist offers a simple, comforting sweetness that sits close to th…

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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 Summer Vanillas Coconut?

Summer Vanillas Coconut takes 3 of 4 categories. My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum is rated 4.22/5 from 251 votes; Summer Vanillas Coconut is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum for a white floral and almond character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Summer Vanillas Coconut for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Summer Vanillas Coconut?

Summer Vanillas Coconut lasts longest (Summer Vanillas Coconut 100/100, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Summer Vanillas Coconut?

Summer Vanillas Coconut projects furthest (Summer Vanillas Coconut 100/100, My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Do My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Summer Vanillas Coconut smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Lemon Zest and Sandalwood.

Is My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum or Summer Vanillas Coconut better for summer or winter?

Summer Vanillas Coconut suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum and Summer Vanillas Coconut?

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. Summer Vanillas Coconut has top notes of Green Apple, Lemon Zest, Pineapple and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Jasmine and Coconut, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk and Vanilla.