Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Loaded

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 136 ratings analysed

5 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,354 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Loaded

Strellson

3.3116 votes

Rank #54,569 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 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.
Loaded
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)5/5

Loaded0/5

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

LoadedStrellson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.31/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

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

25%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

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%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match44%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

Top

PepperGreen NotesBergamotElemi resin

Heart

MyrrhGinger flowerLavender

Base

VetiverAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Vetiver and Myrrh. 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

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#54,569

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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Loaded by Strellson opens with a cool burst of bergamot, black pepper, and elemi resin. The heart shifts toward aromatic lavender and warm myrrh, while a clean base of vetiver, musk, and amber keeps the dry-down grounded. It wears comfortably during cool spring mornings or quiet workday settings.

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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 Loaded?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 5 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Loaded is rated 3.31/5 from 16 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 Loaded for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Loaded 63/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Loaded 54/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Vetiver and Myrrh.

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

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

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

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. Loaded has top notes of Pepper, Green Notes, Bergamot and Elemi resin, heart notes of Myrrh, Ginger flower and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Vanilla.