Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Gambler

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 131 ratings analysed

4 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,373 AromaticWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

Gambler

Jovan

4.2711 votes

Rank #34,137 AromaticWoody

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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, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Gambler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)4/5

Gambler1/5

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

GamblerJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

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

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerGamblerBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

Top

LaurelsJuniperArtemisiaLemonBergamot

Heart

VetiverJasmineCarnationPatchouliGalbanumPine Tree

Base

MuskOakmossCastoreumMyrrhCinnamonOlibanumLeather

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Juniper and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#34,137

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Gambler by Jovan is a rugged, aromatic green Cologne built for cooler autumn days. It leans heavily on herbal juniper and dry pine, offering a masculine vibe that fits a casual denim jacket. The dry-down settles into a warm, mossy skin scent that feels direct and unpretentious.

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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 Gambler?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 4 of 5 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Gambler is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Gambler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Gambler 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Juniper and Patchouli.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear; Gambler suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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. Gambler has top notes of Laurels, Juniper, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Castoreum and Myrrh.