Fragrance comparison

Sense Of Burj Al Arab vs Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 85 ratings analysed

Sense Of Burj Al Arab

LEN Fragrances

3.229 votes

Rank #64,518 WhiskeyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi

Lattafa Perfumes

3.7076 votes

Rank #13,720 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Sense Of Burj Al Arab
Choose it for a whiskey and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sense Of Burj Al Arab2/4

Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Sense Of Burj Al Arab
Sillage & projection: Sense Of Burj Al Arab
Value for money: Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Sense Of Burj Al ArabLEN Fragrances

Sheikh Shuyukh KhusoosiLattafa Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

3.70/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 39%Had 16%Want 45%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

11%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

33%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

28%Love

34%Like

22%Ok

12%Dislike

4%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate56

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevitySense Of Burj Al Arab

SillageSense Of Burj Al Arab

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value32

¤ Price value78

Category winnerSheikh Shuyukh KhusoosiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

whiskey100%

leather91%

musky83%

woody74%

balsamic65%

powdery56%

amber100%

aromatic92%

lavender84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Agarwood (Oud)Fruity NotesWhiskey

Heart2-4 hrs

SaffronSuede

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberMyrrh

Top

LavenderBlack Pepper

Heart

Clary SageSaffron

Base

CedarAmberMyrrhAmbroxanAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAgarwood (Oud), Saffron, Amber and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Sense Of Burj Al Arab, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring33

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day30

Night100

Spring94

Summer79

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night64

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Date 41%Party 32%Casual 16%Work 11%

Men57

Unisex39

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,518

PerfumerSidonie Grandperret

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,720

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSheikh Shuyukh KhusoosiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sense Of Burj Al Arab opens with a warm splash of boozy whiskey poured over dark agarwood and sweet dried fruit. The initial burst carries a sharp alcohol bite before settling into the skin. Soon, soft suede and dry saffron take over the midsection. The texture feels plush and slightly dusty. As hours tick by, golden …

Reviews →

Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi by Lattafa Perfumes is a polarizing unisex scent that merges sharp lavender and pepper with deep, resinous myrrh and oud. It performs best in cooler weather and formal settings, appealing to those who appreciate a bold, aromatic profile. Its metallic, modern character sets it apart from traditi…

Reviews →

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, Sense Of Burj Al Arab or Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Sense Of Burj Al Arab is rated 3.22/5 from 9 votes; Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi is rated 3.70/5 from 76 votes. Choose Sense Of Burj Al Arab for a whiskey and leather character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sense Of Burj Al Arab or Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi?

Sense Of Burj Al Arab lasts longest (Sense Of Burj Al Arab 69/100, Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sense Of Burj Al Arab or Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi?

Sense Of Burj Al Arab projects furthest (Sense Of Burj Al Arab 68/100, Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sense Of Burj Al Arab and Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Agarwood (Oud), Saffron, Amber and Myrrh.

Is Sense Of Burj Al Arab or Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi better for summer or winter?

Sense Of Burj Al Arab suits evening wear; Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sense Of Burj Al Arab and Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi?

Sense Of Burj Al Arab has top notes of Agarwood (Oud), Fruity Notes and Whiskey, heart notes of Saffron and Suede, a base of Amber and Myrrh. Sheikh Shuyukh Khusoosi has top notes of Lavender and Black Pepper, heart notes of Clary Sage and Saffron, a base of Cedar, Amber, Myrrh and Ambroxan.