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Burlington 1819 vs Flashback

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

Updated 2,979 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Flashback takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Burlington 1819

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Flashback

    Choose it for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Burlington 18191/4
Flashback3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Flashback
Sillage & projection
Flashback
Value for money
Flashback
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Burlington 1819

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Burlington 1819Roja Dove
Flashbackéther
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.26/ 5 · 2,977 votes
Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%
5.00/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 29%Had 0%Want 71%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
62%Love
20%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
3%Hate

1,688 votes

100%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity78
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate84
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage88
♥ Love / hate100
Category winners

LongevityFlashback

SillageFlashback

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value42
¤ Price value50
Category winnerFlashbackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
fresh spicy88%
woody77%
amber65%
green53%
aromatic42%
fruity100%
amber92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
woody69%
aromatic61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GrapefruitMintLimeBitter OrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
AmbergrisTobaccoOakmossGingerRumCashmere WoodPatchouliCedar
Base
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Top
GrapefruitRhubarbLime
Heart
Dried FruitsRed BerriesSaffron
Base
AmbergrisLabdanumVetiverTobacco
InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Lime, Ambergris and Tobacco. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day–
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men76
Unisex22
Women2
Men0
Unisex100
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#168

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews625

Overall rank#47,821

PerfumerMaria Bubnova

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBurlington 1819Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burlington 1819 opens with a vivid rush of grapefruit, lime and mint, then dries into woods, tobacco, ambergris and a lightly boozy warmth. It feels polished, bright and grown-up rather than playful. Reviews often praise the quality and the long-lasting citrus effect, but the cumin nuance can turn sweaty or bitter on …

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Flashback by éther kicks off with an energetic blast of tart rhubarb, zesty lime, and bitter grapefruit that wakes up your senses right away. As the bright citrus settles, the scent moves into a rich heart of sweet dried fruits, tart red berries, and warm saffron. The base anchors the entire blend with dry tobacco lea…

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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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Burlington 1819 or Flashback?

Flashback takes 3 of 4 categories. Burlington 1819 is rated 4.26/5 from 2,977 votes; Flashback is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Burlington 1819 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Flashback for a fruity and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Burlington 1819 or Flashback?

They last about the same: Flashback 80/100, Burlington 1819 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Burlington 1819 or Flashback?

Flashback projects furthest (Flashback 88/100, Burlington 1819 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burlington 1819 and Flashback smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Lime, Ambergris and Tobacco.

Is Burlington 1819 or Flashback better for summer or winter?

Flashback suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burlington 1819 and Flashback?

Burlington 1819 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Lime and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ambergris, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Ginger. Flashback has top notes of Grapefruit, Rhubarb and Lime, heart notes of Dried Fruits, Red Berries and Saffron, a base of Ambergris, Labdanum, Vetiver and Tobacco.

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