Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Temptation

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

3 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #4,940 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Temptation

Denim

3.229 votes

Rank #62,435 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Temptation
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)3/4

Temptation1/4

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

TemptationDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

3.22/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 17%Had 50%Want 33%

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

22%Love

33%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

22%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTemptationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

citrus65%

lavender53%

vanilla42%

Scent match50%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

Top15-30 mins

ThymeCitrusesMint

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCedar

Base4-6 hrs

Tonka BeanMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring25

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day69

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 44%Work 24%Date 21%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,940

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#62,435

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Denim Temptation opens with a sharp, brisk burst of garden mint, zesty citruses, and rustic wild thyme. The first spray delivers an unapologetic kick of alcohol that quickly softens into an invigorating herbal cloud. Within ten minutes, clean floral lavender joins dry pencil-shavings cedar to create a classic barbersh…

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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 Temptation?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 4 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Temptation is rated 3.22/5 from 9 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 Temptation for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Temptation 60/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Temptation 50/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Thyme, Lavender and Cedar.

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

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

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

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. Temptation has top notes of Thyme, Citruses and Mint, heart notes of Lavender and Cedar, a base of Tonka Bean and Musk.