Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Silver

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 177 ratings analysed

5 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,373 AromaticWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Silver

Clandestine Laboratories

4.3257 votes

Rank #11,856 AromaticAmber

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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.
Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)5/7

Silver2/7

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: Silver
Versatility: Silver
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

SilverClandestine Laboratories

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.32/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

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

54%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

57 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value62

Category winnerSilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

amber92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

Notes

MintMyrrhAmbergrisImmortellePatchouliThymeVetiverAmberPepperWater LilyLavenderStyrax

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMint, Thyme, Lavender and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Silver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring88

Summer72

Fall100

Winter84

Day96

Night100

Category winnerSilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men65

Unisex32

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,373

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#11,856

PerfumerMark Sage

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Silver by Clandestine Laboratories turns traditional perfumery on its head with an aromatic blend of crisp mint and dry fossil amber. Instead of a thick, sugary resin, this scent relies on ancient pine resin, lending an earthy and smoky character that feels refreshingly crisp. Clean lavender, herbal thyme, and cold wa…

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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 Silver?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Silver is rated 4.32/5 from 57 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 Silver for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Silver 69/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Silver 57/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Thyme, Lavender and Patchouli.

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

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

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

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. Silver features Mint, Myrrh, Ambergris, Immortelle and Patchouli.