Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Dylan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 130 ratings analysed

4 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,369 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

Dylan

DS&Durga

3.5010 votes

Rank #53,586 LeatherRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981)4/5

Dylan1/5

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

DylanDS&Durga

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 11%Had 2%Want 87%

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

40%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

10%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityDylan

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

leather100%

rose92%

floral84%

wine77%

fresh spicy69%

sand61%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both 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

Red WineRed Chilli PepperThyme

Heart2-4 hrs

HyacinthRose

Base6-8+ hrs

LeatherSand

InformationalShared notesThyme, Rose and Leather. Durations are only published for Dylan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring60

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,369

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#53,586

PerfumerDavid Seth Moltz

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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DS&Durga Dylan is a sharp, atmospheric blend of spiced red wine, gritty mineral sand, and aged motorcycle leather. It opens with an unapologetic clash of bitter tannins, fiery red chilli pepper, and dry culinary thyme. Give it ten minutes. The harsh boozy sting softens quickly, revealing an earthy heart of dewy hyacin…

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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 Dylan?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 4 of 5 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Dylan is rated 3.50/5 from 10 votes. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Dylan for a leather and rose character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

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

Dylan lasts longest (Dylan 87/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Dylan 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Rose and Leather.

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

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

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

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. Dylan has top notes of Red Wine, Red Chilli Pepper and Thyme, heart notes of Hyacinth and Rose, a base of Leather and Sand.