Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Portofino Sunrise

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

3 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #4,884 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Portofino Sunrise

Destino Paris

3.867 votes

Rank #44,532 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Portofino Sunrise
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)3/4

Portofino Sunrise1/4

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

Portofino SunriseDestino Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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 / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value83

Category winnerPortofino SunriseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

herbal100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

marine61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Notes

MarjoramSea NotesAmberGreen ForestMuskSandalwoodVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesSandalwood, Marjoram, Musk and Amber. Durations are only published for Portofino Sunrise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#44,532

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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Destino Paris Portofino Sunrise defies its sunny coastal name with a surprising blend of salty sea notes, green marjoram, and a warm amber backbone. The opening releases a brief flash of alcohol solvent before yielding to an aromatic, herbal breeze with subtle oceanic salinity. As the initial freshness calms, sweet va…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Burberrys for Men (1981) or Portofino Sunrise?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 4 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Portofino Sunrise is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Portofino Sunrise for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

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

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

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

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

Do Burberrys for Men (1981) and Portofino Sunrise smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Sandalwood, Marjoram, Musk and Amber.

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

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

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

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. Portofino Sunrise features Marjoram, Sea Notes, Amber, Green Forest and Musk.