Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Ice

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 134 ratings analysed

4 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,354 AromaticWoody

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37%scent match

Some overlap

Ice

Van Gils

3.4314 votes

Rank #24,922 AromaticMarine

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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.
Ice
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)4/5

Ice0/5

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

IceVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 47%Had 16%Want 37%

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

14%Love

43%Like

21%Ok

14%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

marine92%

green84%

herbal77%

warm spicy69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy 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

Sea NotesMint

Heart1-2 hrs

Ammophila (beach grass)GingerJuniper

Base2-3 hrs

MuskPatchouliAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMint, Juniper, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Ice, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer70

Fall40

Winter0

Day100

Night30

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men80

Unisex0

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#24,922

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Van Gils Ice opens with a cooling blast of spearmint, salty sea water, and crisp coastal winds. As the brisk marine greeting settles, an unusual heart of wild beach grass, crushed juniper berries, and sharp ginger takes over, giving the scent a green, breezy edge reminiscent of walking along a sandy shoreline in early…

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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 Ice?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 4 of 5 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Ice is rated 3.43/5 from 14 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 Ice for a aromatic and marine character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Ice 51/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Projection is very close: Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Ice 63/100 for sillage.

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

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Juniper, Patchouli and Musk.

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

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

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

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. Ice has top notes of Sea Notes and Mint, heart notes of Ammophila (beach grass), Ginger and Juniper, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Ambergris.