Fragrance comparison

Burlington 1819 vs Zara Homme

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 3,016 ratings analysed

Burlington 1819

Roja Dove

4.262,977 votes

Rank #159 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Zara Homme

Zara

4.4639 votes

Rank #13,881 CinnamonWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zara Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Burlington 1819
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Zara Homme
Choose it for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Burlington 18193/7

Zara Homme4/7

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

Zara HommeZara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 2,977 votes

Have 84%Had 16%Want 0%

4.46/ 5 · 39 votes

Have 28%Had 27%Want 45%

Category winnerZara HommeRating 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

56%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerZara HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityBurlington 1819

SillageBurlington 1819

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value42

¤ Price value78

Category winnerZara HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

amber65%

green53%

aromatic42%

cinnamon100%

warm spicy90%

woody80%

musky70%

fresh spicy60%

powdery50%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and fresh spicy

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

Grapefruit

Heart

CinnamonCumin

Base

CedarMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit and Cedar. 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–

Spring21

Summer14

Fall93

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Category winnerZara HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex22

Women2

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#159

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews625

Overall rank#13,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Zara Homme opens with a sharp splash of grapefruit before settling into a warm blend of cinnamon and earthy cumin. It dries down to a quiet base of cedar and clean musk on the skin. This scent fits a casual guy looking for a simple, budget-friendly everyday option for cooler weather.

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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 Zara Homme?

Zara Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Burlington 1819 is rated 4.26/5 from 2,977 votes; Zara Homme is rated 4.46/5 from 39 votes. Choose Burlington 1819 for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Zara Homme for a cinnamon and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Burlington 1819 or Zara Homme?

Burlington 1819 lasts longest (Burlington 1819 78/100, Zara Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burlington 1819 or Zara Homme?

Burlington 1819 projects furthest (Burlington 1819 67/100, Zara Homme 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burlington 1819 and Zara Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit and Cedar.

Is Burlington 1819 or Zara Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, Zara Homme is the stronger pick. For winter, Zara Homme is the stronger pick. Zara Homme suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burlington 1819 and Zara Homme?

Burlington 1819 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mint, Lime and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Ambergris, Tobacco, Oakmoss and Ginger. Zara Homme has top notes of Grapefruit, heart notes of Cinnamon and Cumin, a base of Cedar and Musk.