Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Calm

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,373 AromaticWoody

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56%scent match

Closely related

Calm

Belsans

—0 votes

Rank #74,523 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Calm
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection.

Burberrys for Men (1981)1/2

Calm1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Calm
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

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

CalmBelsans

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageCalm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

earthy70%

warm spicy60%

mossy50%

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

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

Top

JuniperBlack Pepper

Heart

GeraniumYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossPatchouliVetiver

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Patchouli, Vetiver and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#74,523

PerfumerLaura Gámez

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Calm by Belsans is a quiet, earthy unisex fragrance that brings a damp soil feel right to your skin. Built on a base of rich oakmoss and clean vetiver, it serves as a grounding aromatic option. It is perfect for rainy spring mornings or quiet, mindful evenings when you want to step away from busy, loud commercial scen…

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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 projects more, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Calm?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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. Calm has top notes of Juniper and Black Pepper, heart notes of Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli and Vetiver.