Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Dollar

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 185 ratings analysed

5 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,354 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Dollar

Paris Elysees

3.7165 votes

Rank #29,336 AromaticWoody

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.
Dollar
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)5/7

Dollar2/7

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: Dollar
Versatility: Dollar
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

DollarParis Elysees

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 65 votes

Have 34%Had 52%Want 14%

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

23%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

65 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value86

Category winnerDollarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody91%

earthy83%

fresh spicy74%

mossy65%

patchouli56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · 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 to 30 minutes

Green NotesSageBergamot

Heart1 to 2 hours

JuniperLavenderThymeArtemisia

Base2 to 4 hours

MossPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Juniper and Thyme. Durations are only published for Dollar, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring68

Summer32

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night61

Category winnerDollarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#29,336

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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Dollar by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fougere built on brisk herbs, forest woods, and crisp citrus. Launched in 1991, the scent opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, herbal sage, and clean green notes that feel vibrant and clean. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces a distinctive blend of ar…

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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 is better, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Dollar?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Dollar is rated 3.71/5 from 65 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 Dollar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Dollar 58/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Dollar 61/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Juniper and Thyme.

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

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

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

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. Dollar has top notes of Green Notes, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Lavender, Thyme and Artemisia, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Cedar.