Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Count

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 132 ratings analysed

3 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #4,942 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Count

Marc Joseph

4.3312 votes

Rank #33,072 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 5 categories.

Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Count
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)3/5

Count2/5

Ratings & consensus: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Sillage & projection: Count
Value for money: Count
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

CountMarc Joseph

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.33/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 69%Had 16%Want 16%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageCount

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCountBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

lavender80%

fresh spicy70%

citrus60%

herbal50%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderMarjoram

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Count, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring60

Summer60

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men27

Unisex73

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 16%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#33,072

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Marc Joseph Count opens with a crisp splash of tart lemon and bright bergamot that wakes up the senses without smelling synthetic. Give it five minutes. The citrus settles quickly into an aromatic heart dominated by French lavender and crushed herbal marjoram, giving off a clean, mountain-air crispness. As body heat w…

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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 Count?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 5 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Count is rated 4.33/5 from 12 votes. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Count for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Count?

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Count 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Count?

Projection is very close: Count 65/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood and Cedar.

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

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

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

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. Count has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender and Marjoram, a base of Sandalwood and Cedar.