Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Clean For Men Black Leather

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 172 ratings analysed

5 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,135 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Clean For Men Black Leather

Clean

4.0252 votes

Rank #37,226 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Clean For Men Black Leather
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)5/7

Clean For Men Black Leather2/7

Ratings & consensus: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Community sentiment: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Longevity: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Sillage & projection: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Value for money: Clean For Men Black Leather
Versatility: Clean For Men Black Leather
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

Clean For Men Black LeatherClean

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.02/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 40%Had 16%Want 43%

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Rating 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

25%Love

62%Like

4%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winnerClean For Men Black LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

green77%

marine69%

animalic61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and animalic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

Sea NotesOzonic notesBergamotBlack Pepper

Heart1 to 2 hours

MintJuniperOrchid

Base3 to 4 hours

LeatherMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Juniper and Leather. Durations are only published for Clean For Men Black Leather, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring75

Summer38

Fall100

Winter81

Day85

Night100

Category winnerClean For Men Black LeatherMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men70

Unisex20

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#37,226

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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Clean For Men Black Leather takes a surprising route by pairing brisk, airy freshness with a dark base. It opens with an invigorating burst of sea notes, ozonic notes, and tart bergamot, cut through by the sharp punch of black pepper. Soon after, a cool heart of mint and piney juniper steps in, rounded out by a faint …

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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 Clean For Men Black Leather?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Clean For Men Black Leather is rated 4.02/5 from 52 votes. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Clean For Men Black Leather for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Clean For Men Black Leather?

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Clean For Men Black Leather 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Clean For Men Black Leather?

Projection is very close: Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Clean For Men Black Leather 63/100 for sillage.

Do Burberrys for Men (1981) and Clean For Men Black Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and animalic accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Juniper and Leather.

Is Burberrys for Men (1981) or Clean For Men Black Leather better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean For Men Black Leather is the stronger pick. For winter, Clean For Men Black Leather is the stronger pick. Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear; Clean For Men Black Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burberrys for Men (1981) and Clean For Men Black Leather?

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. Clean For Men Black Leather has top notes of Sea Notes, Ozonic notes, Bergamot and Black Pepper, heart notes of Mint, Juniper and Orchid, a base of Leather, Musk and Amber.