Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Macassar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Macassar takes 4 of 7 categories.
Burberrys for Men (1981)Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
MacassarChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Burberrys for Men (1981)3/7
Macassar4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Macassar
- Community sentiment
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
- Longevity
- Macassar
- Sillage & projection
- Macassar
- Value for money
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
- Versatility
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Macassar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Burberrys for Men (1981)BurberryMacassarRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.38/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerMacassarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
120 votes
65%Love
28%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
240 votes
Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityMacassar
SillageMacassar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
musky61%
woody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
leather77%
mossy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender
Heart
PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram
Base
LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber
Top
Pine Tree NeedlesArtemisiaGreen NotesFruity NotesBergamot
Heart
PatchouliCedarCarnationJasmineVetiverGeranium
Base
LeatherOakmossMuskAmberCoconut
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring59
Summer27
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night89
Spring51
Summer38
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,354
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Overall rank#1,022
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas, Roger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews67
Category winnerMacassarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBurberrys 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…
Reviews →Macassar by Rochas is an assertive, woody leather fragrance that defines 1980s masculine perfumery. It opens with sharp pine needles and green artemisia, grounding into a base of smoky leather and oakmoss. This is a bold, uncompromising scent that projects authority, perfect for those who appreciate the stark, dry cha…
Reviews →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 Macassar?
Macassar takes 4 of 7 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Macassar is rated 4.38/5 from 350 votes. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Macassar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Macassar?
Macassar lasts longest (Macassar 82/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Macassar?
Macassar projects furthest (Macassar 71/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Burberrys for Men (1981) and Macassar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver.
Is Burberrys for Men (1981) or Macassar better for summer or winter?
For summer, Macassar is the stronger pick. For winter, Macassar is the stronger pick. Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Burberrys for Men (1981) and Macassar?
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. Macassar has top notes of Pine Tree Needles, Artemisia, Green Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber.
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