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Amber Elixir vs Burlington 1819

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

Updated 3,192 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burlington 1819 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Amber Elixir

    Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

  • Burlington 1819

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Amber Elixir1/7
Burlington 18196/7
Ratings & consensus
Burlington 1819
Community sentiment
Burlington 1819
Longevity
Burlington 1819
Sillage & projection
Burlington 1819
Value for money
Burlington 1819
Versatility
Amber Elixir
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Burlington 1819

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Amber ElixirVertus
Burlington 1819Roja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 215 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
4.26/ 5 · 2,977 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
Category winnerBurlington 1819Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
26%Like
15%Ok
14%Dislike
3%Hate

215 votes

62%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate

1,688 votes

Category winnerBurlington 1819Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity66
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityBurlington 1819

SillageBurlington 1819

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value40
¤ Price value42
Category winnerBurlington 1819Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
amber91%
warm spicy83%
musky74%
fruity65%
rum56%
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
amber65%
green53%
aromatic42%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Dried FruitsRumBlack PepperGrapefruitArtemisia
Heart
AmberSaffronLabdanumCashmere WoodCedar
Base
Teak WoodSandalwoodMuskTonka BeanCastoreum
Top
GrapefruitMintLimeBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
AmbergrisTobaccoOakmossGingerRumCashmere WoodPatchouliCedar
Base
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InformationalShared notesRum, Grapefruit, Cashmere Wood and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAmber ElixirMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men21
Unisex68
Women11
Men76
Unisex22
Women2
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,811

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#168

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews625

Category winnerBurlington 1819Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Elixir by Vertus offers a dense, warm spicy experience that wraps the wearer in boozy sweetness. It opens with dried fruits and a strong kick of rum, settling into a dark cashmere wood and saffron heart. This fragrance suits cold autumn nights and formal winter settings where a bold, warming scent profile is nee…

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Burlington 1819 opens with a vivid rush of grapefruit, lime and mint, then dries into woods, tobacco, ambergris and a lightly boozy warmth. It feels polished, bright and grown-up rather than playful. Reviews often praise the quality and the long-lasting citrus effect, but the cumin nuance can turn sweaty or bitter on …

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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, Amber Elixir or Burlington 1819?

Burlington 1819 takes 6 of 7 categories. Amber Elixir is rated 3.87/5 from 215 votes; Burlington 1819 is rated 4.26/5 from 2,977 votes. Choose Amber Elixir for a woody and amber character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter. Choose Burlington 1819 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Amber Elixir or Burlington 1819?

Burlington 1819 lasts longest (Burlington 1819 78/100, Amber Elixir 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Elixir or Burlington 1819?

Burlington 1819 projects furthest (Burlington 1819 67/100, Amber Elixir 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Elixir and Burlington 1819 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and amber accords. Common notes include Rum, Grapefruit, Cashmere Wood and Cedar.

Is Amber Elixir or Burlington 1819 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amber Elixir is the stronger pick. For winter, Amber Elixir is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Elixir and Burlington 1819?

Amber Elixir has top notes of Dried Fruits, Rum, Black Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Amber, Saffron, Labdanum and Cashmere Wood, a base of Teak Wood, Sandalwood, Musk and Tonka Bean. Burlington 1819 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Lime and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ambergris, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Ginger.

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