Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Choice Of Champions Be Brave

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

3 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,243 AromaticWoody

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63%scent match

Closely related

Choice Of Champions Be Brave

Everlast

2.717 votes

Rank #64,024 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 4 categories.

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.
Choice Of Champions Be Brave
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)3/4

Choice Of Champions Be Brave1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Sillage & projection: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Value for money: Choice Of Champions Be Brave
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

Choice Of Champions Be BraveEverlast

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

2.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 50%Had 20%Want 30%

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

0%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

43%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate43

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value79

Category winnerChoice Of Champions Be BraveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

rose69%

earthy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

RoseLavenderJuniperGingerBergamotOrange

Heart2-3 hrs

Black TeaGeraniumBlack PepperMagnolia

Base4-5 hrs

OakmossPatchouliSandalwoodAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper, Lavender and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Choice Of Champions Be Brave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer0

Fall60

Winter80

Day100

Night53

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

Casual 45%Work 35%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,243

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#64,024

PerfumerNot listed

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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Choice Of Champions Be Brave by Everlast is a punchy aromatic woody cologne built for quick daytime wear. It kicks off with a sharp snap of fresh ginger, bitter orange, and crisp bergamot, backed by an unexpected flash of fresh rose and juniper berries. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into herbal black…

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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, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Choice Of Champions Be Brave?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 4 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Choice Of Champions Be Brave is rated 2.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Choice Of Champions Be Brave for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Choice Of Champions Be Brave?

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Choice Of Champions Be Brave 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Choice Of Champions Be Brave?

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Choice Of Champions Be Brave 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burberrys for Men (1981) and Choice Of Champions Be Brave smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper, Lavender and Patchouli.

Is Burberrys for Men (1981) or Choice Of Champions Be Brave better for summer or winter?

Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear; Choice Of Champions Be Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burberrys for Men (1981) and Choice Of Champions Be Brave?

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. Choice Of Champions Be Brave has top notes of Rose, Lavender, Juniper and Ginger, heart notes of Black Tea, Geranium, Black Pepper and Magnolia, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.