Fragrance comparison

Burberry Men vs Unshakable

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 3,161 ratings analysed

3 wins

Burberry Men

Burberry · 1995

4.063,148 votes

Rank #1,306 AromaticWoody

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Unshakable

Zara

3.0013 votes

Rank #58,537 VanillaLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberry Men takes 3 of 4 categories.

Burberry Men
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Unshakable
Choose it for a vanilla and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Burberry Men3/4

Unshakable1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Burberry MenBurberry

UnshakableZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 3,148 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.00/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 32%Had 21%Want 47%

Category winnerBurberry MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

53%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

3,148 votes

0%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityBurberry Men

SillageUnshakable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

fresh spicy85%

green63%

powdery61%

lavender56%

vanilla100%

lavender88%

woody77%

powdery65%

aromatic53%

sweet42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and lavender

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintLavenderBergamotThymeTest NoteTest Note 3

Heart

CedarSandalwoodGeraniumJasmineOakmossTest Note 2

Base

MuskVanillaAmberFinal Test Note

Top

Lavender

Heart

Cedar

Base

Vanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Cedar and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter64

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,306

PerfumerCreations Aromatiques, Michel Almairac

Launched1995

Reviews206

Overall rank#58,537

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBurberry MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burberry Men opens with a brisk snap of spearmint, sharp bergamot, and herbal thyme that quickly folds into clean French lavender. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac alongside Creations Aromatiques in 1995, this woody aromatic staple balances cool greenery with quiet warmth. As the initial freshness settles, the hear…

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Zara Unshakable opens with a burst of aromatic lavender before settling into dry cedarwood and a sweet, powdery vanilla base. Designed as a woody aromatic cologne for men, it wears lightly on warm spring afternoons and casual weekend outings. The synthetic freshness feels familiar to fans of sporty mall fragrances.

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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 Men or Unshakable?

Burberry Men takes 3 of 4 categories. Burberry Men is rated 4.06/5 from 3,148 votes; Unshakable is rated 3.00/5 from 13 votes. Choose Burberry Men for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Unshakable for a vanilla and lavender character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Burberry Men or Unshakable?

Burberry Men lasts longest (Burberry Men 61/100, Unshakable 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burberry Men or Unshakable?

Unshakable projects furthest (Unshakable 56/100, Burberry Men 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burberry Men and Unshakable smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and lavender accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cedar and Vanilla.

Is Burberry Men or Unshakable better for summer or winter?

Burberry Men suits day or night wear; Unshakable suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burberry Men and Unshakable?

Burberry Men has top notes of Mint, Lavender, Bergamot and Thyme, heart notes of Cedar, Sandalwood, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Amber and Final Test Note. Unshakable has top notes of Lavender, heart notes of Cedar, a base of Vanilla.