Fragrance comparison

Blackman Original vs Burberrys for Men (1981)

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 125 ratings analysed

Blackman Original

Dilís Parfum

3.605 votes

Rank #66,813 CitrusAromatic

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56%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,251 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Blackman Original
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Blackman Original0/3

Burberrys for Men (1981)3/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Sillage & projection: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Value for money: Not scored
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

Blackman OriginalDilís Parfum

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 14%Had 14%Want 71%

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

80%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

GeraniumLavenderMintCarnationGinger

Base3 to 4 hours

SandalwoodCedarWhite MuskPatchouli

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Geranium, Lavender and Mint. Durations are only published for Blackman Original, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#66,813

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,251

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blackman Original by Dilís Parfum delivers a classic citrus aromatic profile built around traditional barbershop freshness. The scent opens with a lively splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange, giving an immediate burst of bright sunshine. As the crisp opening settles, cool mint, sharp lavender, and gera…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blackman Original or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 3 categories. Blackman Original is rated 3.60/5 from 5 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose Blackman Original for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Blackman Original 64/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Blackman Original 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blackman Original and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Geranium, Lavender and Mint.

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

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

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

Blackman Original has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Mint and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Cedar, White Musk and Patchouli. 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.