Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Stradivari

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 120 ratings analysed

1 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,249 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Stradivari

Prince Matchabelli

—0 votes

Rank #79,720 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 1 of 1 categories.

Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Stradivari
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character.

Burberrys for Men (1981)1/1

Stradivari0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

StradivariPrince Matchabelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

warm spicy84%

amber77%

woody69%

herbal61%

Scent match60%Closely related · 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Calabrian bergamotCorianderAldehydesCinnamonMarjoramAllspiceCloves

Heart2 to 4 hours

FrankincenseCarnationLavenderJasmineThymeMyrrhBasilOrris

Base5 to 8 hours

Mysore SandalwoodPatchouliAmbergrisBenzoinOakmossVetiverCedarMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,249

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#79,720

PerfumerPrince Georges V. Matchabelli

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Stradivari by Prince Matchabelli is a spicy oriental fragrance built around pungent spices, dry aromatic herbs, and deep woods. The scent opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, Calabrian bergamot, coriander, and cloves. As the bright initial flash settles, a dense heart emerges with carnation, lavender, frankincense, …

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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.

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

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Thyme, Lavender and Patchouli.

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

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

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

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. Stradivari has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Coriander, Aldehydes and Cinnamon, heart notes of Frankincense, Carnation, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Mysore Sandalwood, Patchouli, Ambergris and Benzoin.