Fragrance comparison

Burdock vs Illusion

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

Burdock

Pisello Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #55,420 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Illusion

Denim

3.6712 votes

Rank #46,702 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Burdock
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Illusion
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Burdock2/4

Illusion2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Burdock
Sillage & projection: Burdock
Value for money: Illusion
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Illusion

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BurdockPisello Parfum

IllusionDenim

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 37%Had 17%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

17%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityBurdock

SillageBurdock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value70

Category winnerIllusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

herbal100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

woody58%

powdery44%

bitter30%

Scent match37%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

MintPatchouliCloverOrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamotSage

Heart

NeroliOakmossTarragonMandarin OrangeAmbergrisLavender

Base

SandalwoodVanillaGardeniaThymeOrris RootCoconutAmber

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaThymeBasil

Heart2-3 hrs

SandalwoodRussian Leather

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskSiam BenzoinAmbergris

InformationalShared notesAmbergris, Sandalwood and Thyme. Durations are only published for Illusion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer80

Fall60

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,420

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,702

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerIllusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burdock by Pisello Parfum introduces a sharp contrast of refreshing herbs and deep resins. Mint and clover spark a crisp opening, while earthy patchouli and sandalwood anchor the base. It is a bracing choice for outdoor spring gatherings.

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Denim Illusion is a crisp, bitter-green oriental fougere that cuts through morning air with sharp aromatic bite. The first blast delivers a potent dose of bitter artemisia, crushed garden thyme, and peppery basil. It smells like crushed Mediterranean herbs steeped in cold well water. Within twenty minutes, the sharp h…

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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, Burdock or Illusion?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Burdock is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Illusion is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Burdock for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Illusion for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burdock or Illusion?

Burdock lasts longest (Burdock 80/100, Illusion 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burdock or Illusion?

Burdock projects furthest (Burdock 63/100, Illusion 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burdock and Illusion smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Ambergris, Sandalwood and Thyme.

Is Burdock or Illusion better for summer or winter?

Burdock suits daytime wear; Illusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burdock and Illusion?

Burdock has top notes of Mint, Patchouli, Clover and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Oakmoss, Tarragon and Mandarin Orange, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Gardenia and Thyme. Illusion has top notes of Artemisia, Thyme and Basil, heart notes of Sandalwood and Russian Leather, a base of White Musk, Siam Benzoin and Ambergris.