Fragrance comparison

Burberry Brit Summer for Women vs Circe

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 730 ratings analysed

4 wins

Burberry Brit Summer for Women

Burberry

3.90639 votes

Rank #6,113 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Circe

VeraLab

3.7991 votes

Rank #32,382 VanillaCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberry Brit Summer for Women takes 4 of 7 categories.

Burberry Brit Summer for Women
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer.
Circe
Choose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Burberry Brit Summer for Women4/7

Circe2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burberry Brit Summer for WomenBurberry

CirceVeraLab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 639 votes

Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

Category winnerBurberry Brit Summer for WomenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

55%Like

5%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

639 votes

29%Love

43%Like

10%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerBurberry Brit Summer for WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityCirce

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value57

Category winnerBurberry Brit Summer for WomenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

fruity84%

sweet77%

green69%

floral61%

vanilla100%

citrus88%

sweet77%

almond65%

powdery53%

nutty42%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LimePearTea

Heart

AlmondPeony

Base

MahoganyMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLime

Heart2-4 hrs

Candied OrangeVanillaAlmond

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Almond and Musk. Durations are only published for Circe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer100

Fall38

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer65

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night53

Category winnerCirceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex13

Women86

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#6,113

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews43

Overall rank#32,382

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBurberry Brit Summer for WomenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burberry Brit Summer for Women opens with a sharp burst of lime and cold green tea that cuts through high heat instantly. Crisp iced pear adds a juicy splash before the heart softens into green almond and white peony. It settles into a fresh, clean skin scent supported by soft musk and mahogany. Designed for muggy Ju…

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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 Summer for Women or Circe?

Burberry Brit Summer for Women takes 4 of 7 categories. Burberry Brit Summer for Women is rated 3.90/5 from 639 votes; Circe is rated 3.79/5 from 91 votes. Choose Burberry Brit Summer for Women for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer. Choose Circe for a vanilla and citrus character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burberry Brit Summer for Women or Circe?

Circe lasts longest (Circe 62/100, Burberry Brit Summer for Women 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burberry Brit Summer for Women or Circe?

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

Do Burberry Brit Summer for Women and Circe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Lime, Almond and Musk.

Is Burberry Brit Summer for Women or Circe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Burberry Brit Summer for Women and Circe?

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