Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Marc O'Polo Man 2006

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 150 ratings analysed

5 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,249 AromaticWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Marc O'Polo Man 2006

Marc O'Polo

4.1730 votes

Rank #22,359 Fresh SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)5/7

Marc O'Polo Man 20062/7

Ratings & consensus: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Community sentiment: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Longevity: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Sillage & projection: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Value for money: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
Versatility: Marc O'Polo Man 2006
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

Marc O'Polo Man 2006Marc O'Polo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 26%Had 40%Want 34%

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

30%Love

60%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

fresh spicy100%

woody91%

warm spicy83%

powdery74%

musky65%

herbal56%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, 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

Top15-30 mins

NutmegGingerPepperArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

MuskCedarOakmossSandalwoodAmber

Base5-7 hrs

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InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Sandalwood, Cedar and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Marc O'Polo Man 2006, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter67

Day100

Night33

Category winnerMarc O'Polo Man 2006Most 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#5,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#22,359

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Marc O'Polo Man 2006 brings a clean, outdoorsy freshness built around crisp spices and dry woods. The first spray releases a lively hit of grated nutmeg, sharp black pepper, and fresh ginger that immediately clears the air. Artemisia adds a bitter green herbal edge, keeping the spice from feeling thick or syrupy. With…

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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 Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Marc O'Polo Man 2006 for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burberrys for Men (1981) and Marc O'Polo Man 2006 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Sandalwood, Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is Burberrys for Men (1981) or Marc O'Polo Man 2006 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Marc O'Polo Man 2006 is the stronger pick. For winter, Burberrys for Men (1981) is the stronger pick. Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear; Marc O'Polo Man 2006 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burberrys for Men (1981) and Marc O'Polo Man 2006?

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. Marc O'Polo Man 2006 has top notes of Nutmeg, Ginger, Pepper and Artemisia, heart notes of Musk, Cedar, Oakmoss and Sandalwood.