Fragrance comparison

Burlington 1819 vs Garbo

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,048 ratings analysed

5 wins

Burlington 1819

Roja Dove

4.262,977 votes

Rank #162 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Garbo

VeraLab

3.6271 votes

Rank #38,997 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burlington 1819 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Burlington 1819
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Garbo
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Burlington 18195/7

Garbo2/7

Ratings & consensus: Burlington 1819
Community sentiment: Burlington 1819
Longevity: Burlington 1819
Sillage & projection: Burlington 1819
Value for money: Garbo
Versatility: Garbo
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

GarboVeraLab

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 2,977 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 59%Had 18%Want 23%

Category winnerBurlington 1819Rating 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

24%Love

34%Like

25%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerBurlington 1819Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

LongevityBurlington 1819

SillageBurlington 1819

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value51

Category winnerGarboBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

amber65%

green53%

aromatic42%

green100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

musky56%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and green

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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Top20-30 mins

MintLimeRumBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Woody NotesMagnoliaWater Notes

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskAmbergris

InformationalShared notesMint, Lime, Ambergris and Rum. Durations are only published for Garbo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring64

Summer100

Fall28

Winter25

Day100

Night45

Category winnerGarboMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex22

Women2

Men0

Unisex63

Women37

Casual 39%Work 29%Party 17%Date 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#162

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews625

Overall rank#38,997

PerfumerNot listed

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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Garbo by VeraLab hits cold. A sharp burst of crushed mint and sour lime floods the air immediately. The opening sting of alcohol passes within two minutes, leaving behind a fizzy cocktail profile spiked with golden rum and bitter bergamot. It smells clean and bright. As the initial citrus blast calms down, watery note…

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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, Burlington 1819 or Garbo?

Burlington 1819 takes 5 of 7 categories. Burlington 1819 is rated 4.26/5 from 2,977 votes; Garbo is rated 3.62/5 from 71 votes. Choose Burlington 1819 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Garbo for a green and citrus character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Burlington 1819 or Garbo?

Burlington 1819 lasts longest (Burlington 1819 78/100, Garbo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burlington 1819 or Garbo?

Burlington 1819 projects furthest (Burlington 1819 67/100, Garbo 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burlington 1819 and Garbo smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Mint, Lime, Ambergris and Rum.

Is Burlington 1819 or Garbo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Garbo is the stronger pick. For winter, Garbo is the stronger pick. Garbo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burlington 1819 and Garbo?

Burlington 1819 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Lime and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ambergris, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Ginger. Garbo has top notes of Mint, Lime, Rum and Bergamot, heart notes of Woody Notes, Magnolia and Water Notes, a base of White Musk and Ambergris.