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Myrrhe 55 Shanghai vs H The Exclusive Black Tier

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

Updated 619 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Myrrhe 55 Shanghai

    Choose it for a amber and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

  • H The Exclusive Black Tier

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai1/7
H The Exclusive Black Tier6/7
Ratings & consensus
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Community sentiment
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Longevity
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Sillage & projection
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Value for money
H The Exclusive Black Tier
Versatility
Myrrhe 55 Shanghai
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
H The Exclusive Black Tier

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Myrrhe 55 ShanghaiLe Labo
H The Exclusive Black TierRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.83/ 5 · 322 votes
Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%
4.16/ 5 · 297 votes
Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%
Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
39%Love
29%Like
17%Ok
7%Dislike
8%Hate

322 votes

64%Love
15%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
5%Hate

156 votes

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity83
〰 Sillage76
♥ Love / hate82
Category winners

LongevityH The Exclusive Black Tier

SillageH The Exclusive Black Tier

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value14
¤ Price value42
Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
white floral92%
patchouli84%
musky77%
warm spicy69%
balsamic61%
amber100%
woody92%
powdery84%
warm spicy77%
musky69%
balsamic61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both amber, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
JasmineMyrrhPatchouliMuskAmbergrisAgarwood (Oud)

No top / heart / base split published

Top
Bergamot
Heart
RaspberryRose de MaiVioletJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)BenzoinSuedeVanillaMyrrhMuskCashmere WoodOpoponax
InformationalShared notesJasmine, Myrrh, Musk and Agarwood (Oud). Durations are only published for Myrrhe 55 Shanghai, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring68
Summer39
Fall100
Winter94
Day71
Night100
Spring43
Summer14
Fall87
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMyrrhe 55 ShanghaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men4
Unisex52
Women44
Men76
Unisex19
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,416

PerfumerDaphné Bugey

Launched—

Reviews86

Overall rank#2,105

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews53

Category winnerH The Exclusive Black TierHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai by Le Labo is an amber chypre that surprises many wearers by leading with bold white floral notes rather than heavy incense. Created by perfumer Daphné Bugey, the scent centres on a waxy, sweet jasmine blossom layered over warm balsamic myrrh with a faint licorice tint. Earthy patchouli and animalic…

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H The Exclusive Black Tier is a dark amber oud with a plush suede texture, powdered florals, and a soft raspberry tint running through the heart. It opens resinous and smoky, then settles into something smoother, warmer, and more polished. This usually suits dressier wear, cooler weather, and anyone who enjoys rich o…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier takes 6 of 7 categories. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is rated 3.83/5 from 322 votes; H The Exclusive Black Tier is rated 4.16/5 from 297 votes. Choose Myrrhe 55 Shanghai for a amber and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose H The Exclusive Black Tier for a amber and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier lasts longest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 83/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or H The Exclusive Black Tier?

H The Exclusive Black Tier projects furthest (H The Exclusive Black Tier 76/100, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Myrrhe 55 Shanghai and H The Exclusive Black Tier smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, musky and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Myrrh, Musk and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Myrrhe 55 Shanghai or H The Exclusive Black Tier better for summer or winter?

For summer, Myrrhe 55 Shanghai is the stronger pick. For winter, H The Exclusive Black Tier is the stronger pick. Myrrhe 55 Shanghai suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Myrrhe 55 Shanghai and H The Exclusive Black Tier?

Myrrhe 55 Shanghai features Jasmine, Myrrh, Patchouli, Musk and Ambergris. H The Exclusive Black Tier has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry, Rose de Mai, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Benzoin, Suede and Vanilla.

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