Fragrance comparison

Burberry Brit vs Circe

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8,992 ratings analysed

6 wins

Burberry Brit

Burberry

3.988,901 votes

Rank #1,506 SweetVanilla

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58%scent match

Closely related

Circe

VeraLab

3.7991 votes

Rank #32,382 VanillaCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberry Brit takes 6 of 7 categories.

Burberry Brit
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Circe
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Burberry Brit6/7

Circe1/7

Ratings & consensus: Burberry Brit
Community sentiment: Burberry Brit
Longevity: Burberry Brit
Sillage & projection: Burberry Brit
Value for money: Burberry Brit
Versatility: Circe
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Burberry Brit

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burberry BritBurberry

CirceVeraLab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.98/ 5 · 8,901 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

Category winnerBurberry BritRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

47%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

8,901 votes

29%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerBurberry BritMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityBurberry Brit

SillageBurberry Brit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBurberry BritBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

fruity84%

almond77%

citrus69%

amber61%

vanilla100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

almond65%

powdery53%

nutty42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both vanilla, sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondLimePear

Heart

Candied AlmondSugarPeonyDragée

Base

VanillaTonka BeanAmberMahogany

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLime

Heart2-4 hrs

Candied OrangeVanillaAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Lime, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for Circe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer65

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerCirceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex11

Women88

Men2

Unisex4

Women94

Casual 37%Work 27%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,506

PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto

Launched—

Reviews210

Overall rank#32,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBurberry BritHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burberry Brit pairs tart green lime with crunchy frosted pear and sweet candied almond. Launched in 2003, Natalie Gracia-Cetto builds a cozy gourmand structure anchored by vanilla, tonka bean, and warm mahogany. The opening hits brisk and sharp before settling into a soft, powdery skin scent. It thrives in cool autumn…

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VeraLab Circe opens with a sharp flash of zesty lime and bergamot that quickly gives way to a sweet, bakery-like warmth. Think of golden Italian pastry dough infused with candied orange peel and crushed almond flour. As the sharp citrus fizz evaporates over the first twenty minutes, a rich blanket of dark vanilla and …

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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, Burberry Brit or Circe?

Burberry Brit takes 6 of 7 categories. Burberry Brit is rated 3.98/5 from 8,901 votes; Circe is rated 3.79/5 from 91 votes. Choose Burberry Brit for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Circe for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burberry Brit or Circe?

Burberry Brit lasts longest (Burberry Brit 65/100, Circe 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burberry Brit or Circe?

Projection is very close: Burberry Brit 55/100, Circe 53/100 for sillage.

Do Burberry Brit and Circe smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla, sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Almond, Lime, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

Is Burberry Brit or Circe better for summer or winter?

For summer, Circe is the stronger pick. For winter, Burberry Brit is the stronger pick. Circe suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burberry Brit and Circe?

Burberry Brit has top notes of Almond, Lime and Pear, heart notes of Candied Almond, Sugar, Peony and Dragée, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Mahogany. Circe has top notes of Bergamot and Lime, heart notes of Candied Orange, Vanilla and Almond, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk.