Fragrance comparison

Barakat vs Burberrys for Men (1981)

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

Barakat

Thera Cosméticos

4.0016 votes

Rank #48,645 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,242 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 5 categories.

Barakat
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Barakat1/5

Burberrys for Men (1981)3/5

Ratings & consensus: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Barakat
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Burberrys for Men (1981)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarakatThera Cosméticos

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 49%Had 16%Want 35%

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

49%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value67

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBarakatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

leather69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerThymeGreen Notes

Heart

VanillaLeatherLiquorCinammon

Base

MyrrhSugarCedar

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesThyme, Leather, Myrrh 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

Spring33

Summer0

Fall89

Winter100

Day20

Night100

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex14

Women14

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,645

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Thera Cosméticos Barakat opens with a sharp flash of fresh ginger and crushed thyme before dipping into a rich heart of sweet liquor, cinnamon, and dark leather. As the initial herbal prickle settles, a heavy dose of vanilla and caramelized sugar wraps around a smoky myrrh base. The scent feels warm, sweet, and modera…

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Burberrys for Men (1981) opens with a sharp burst of bitter artemisia, herbal juniper, and fresh mint that immediately establishes its vintage chypre character. As the initial green flash softens, dark patchouli and spicy carnation emerge alongside cedar, giving the heart a dry, outdoorsy warmth. The base settles into…

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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, Barakat or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 5 categories. Barakat is rated 4.00/5 from 16 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose Barakat for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Barakat or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Barakat 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barakat or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Projection is very close: Barakat 64/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100 for sillage.

Do Barakat and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Leather, Myrrh and Cedar.

Is Barakat or Burberrys for Men (1981) better for summer or winter?

Barakat suits evening wear; Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barakat and Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Barakat has top notes of Ginger, Thyme and Green Notes, heart notes of Vanilla, Leather, Liquor and Cinammon, a base of Myrrh, Sugar and Cedar. Burberrys for Men (1981) has top notes of Mint, Artemisia, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Carnation and Rose, a base of Leather, Myrrh, Civet and Oakmoss.