Fragrance comparison

Burdock vs Surf

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Burdock

Pisello Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #60,020 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Surf

Armaf

3.4520 votes

Rank #34,616 CitrusAromatic

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

Burdock2/4

Surf2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BurdockPisello Parfum

SurfArmaf

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 13%Had 6%Want 81%

3.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

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

20%Love

40%Like

15%Ok

15%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityBurdock

SillageBurdock

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value69

Category winnerSurfBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

citrus100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

aquatic70%

lavender60%

fresh50%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MintPatchouliCloverOrangeLemonGrapefruitBergamotSage

Heart

NeroliOakmossTarragonMandarin OrangeAmbergrisLavender

Base

SandalwoodVanillaGardeniaThymeOrris RootCoconutAmber

Top

LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

Watery NotesLavenderSageGreen Notes

Base

OakmossGuaiac WoodMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPatchouli, Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring82

Summer100

Fall9

Winter18

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex17

Women17

Men72

Unisex22

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,020

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,616

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSurfHigher 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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Armaf Surf kicks off with a sharp splash of fresh grapefruit and bitter bergamot, bringing an instant, breezy energy. Rather than fading into thin air, this bright opening settles into a clean, herbal heart of sage and green notes. It mimics the salty, damp air of a morning coast line. As it warms on the skin, the fra…

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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, Burdock or Surf?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Burdock is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Surf is rated 3.45/5 from 20 votes. Choose Burdock for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Surf for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burdock or Surf?

Burdock lasts longest (Burdock 80/100, Surf 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burdock or Surf?

Burdock projects furthest (Burdock 63/100, Surf 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burdock and Surf smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Patchouli, Lemon, Grapefruit and Bergamot.

Is Burdock or Surf better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Burdock and Surf?

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. Surf has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Watery Notes, Lavender, Sage and Green Notes, a base of Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood, Musk and Patchouli.