Fragrance comparison

Burberrys for Men (1981) vs Vetiver Sensuel

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,275 ratings analysed

5 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,135 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Vetiver Sensuel

Mancera

4.181,155 votes

Rank #1,943 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Vetiver Sensuel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Burberrys for Men (1981)5/7

Vetiver Sensuel2/7

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: Vetiver Sensuel
Versatility: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver Sensuel

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

Vetiver SensuelMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

46%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,155 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value56

Category winnerVetiver SensuelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

earthy42%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintOrchidPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher 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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Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

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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 Vetiver Sensuel?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories. Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes; Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 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 Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Vetiver Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do Burberrys for Men (1981) and Vetiver Sensuel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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

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

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

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. Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss.