Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Kipling

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 170 ratings analysed

4 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,354 AromaticWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Kipling

Weil

4.3650 votes

Rank #12,642 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 4 of 7 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.
Kipling
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)4/7

Kipling3/7

Ratings & consensus: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Community sentiment: Kipling
Longevity: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Sillage & projection: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Value for money: Kipling
Versatility: Kipling
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

KiplingWeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.36/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

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

46%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerKiplingMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value58

Category winnerKiplingBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

herbal77%

mossy69%

earthy61%

Scent match57%Closely related · 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

Top

ArtemisiaLavenderJuniperBergamotLemon

Heart

PineBasilGeraniumCarnationJasmine

Base

OakmossLeatherMuskPatchouliCedar

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Juniper and Lavender. 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

Spring78

Summer67

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerKiplingMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#12,642

PerfumerJean-Pierre Mary

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Weil Kipling opens with a cold, sharp splash of bitter artemisia and pine needles, capturing the dry air of an autumn forest. As the initial clean burst of lavender and lemon cools down on your skin, a rustic heart of carnation and basil takes over, adding a dusty, herbal warmth. It feels classic and grounded, far rem…

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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 Kipling?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 4 of 7 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Kipling is rated 4.36/5 from 50 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 Kipling for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, daytime wear.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Kipling 73/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

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

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Juniper and Lavender.

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

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

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

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. Kipling has top notes of Artemisia, Lavender, Juniper and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine, Basil, Geranium and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Musk and Patchouli.