Fragrance comparison

Burlwood vs The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 94 ratings analysed

Burlwood

House of Matriarch

3.7617 votes

Rank #54,430 WoodyMossy

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50%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime

Adi Ale Van

3.7077 votes

Rank #13,278 EarthyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime takes 5 of 5 categories.

Burlwood
Choose it for a woody and mossy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Burlwood0/5

The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime5/5

Ratings & consensus: The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime
Sillage & projection: The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime
Value for money: The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BurlwoodHouse of Matriarch

The White Hero - Potion of a LifetimeAdi Ale Van

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 25%Had 6%Want 68%

3.70/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 5%Had 1%Want 93%

Category winnerThe White Hero - Potion of a LifetimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

24%Like

18%Ok

6%Dislike

12%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

6%Ok

9%Dislike

19%Hate

54 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityThe White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime

SillageThe White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value43

Category winnerThe White Hero - Potion of a LifetimeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

mossy83%

earthy65%

green48%

aldehydic30%

earthy100%

woody91%

amber83%

mossy74%

balsamic65%

aromatic56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesHerbal Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

BarkSolar NotesArbutus (Madrona, Bearberry tree)

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossWoody NotesAmber

Top

OlibanumMushroomClary Sage

Heart

Candle WaxPeru BalsamVetiver

Base

OakmossMossGreen LeavesWoody NotesPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Oakmoss and Woody Notes. Durations are only published for Burlwood, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall86

Winter57

Day100

Night50

Spring75

Summer35

Fall100

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex70

Women0

Casual 40%Work 31%Date 20%Party 9%

Men29

Unisex54

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,430

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#13,278

PerfumerJimmy Bodin

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerThe White Hero - Potion of a LifetimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

House of Matriarch Burlwood captures the raw smell of a sunlit Pacific Northwest forest floor. It opens with crushed green leaves and bitter herbal notes that feel damp and wild. Give it two minutes. The green solvent snap softens quickly into rough tree bark and sweet arbutus sap warmed by solar notes. Real madrona t…

Reviews →

The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime by Adi Ale Van is a fragrance for women and men. This is a new fragrance. The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime was launched in 2024. The nose behind this fragrance is Jimmy Bodin. Top notes are Olibanum, Mushroom and Clary Sage; middle notes are Candle Wax, Peru Balsam and Vetive…

Reviews →

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, Burlwood or The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime?

The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime takes 5 of 5 categories. Burlwood is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes; The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime is rated 3.70/5 from 77 votes. Choose Burlwood for a woody and mossy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Burlwood or The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime?

The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime lasts longest (The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime 78/100, Burlwood 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Burlwood or The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime?

The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime projects furthest (The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime 72/100, Burlwood 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Burlwood and The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and mossy accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Oakmoss and Woody Notes.

Is Burlwood or The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime better for summer or winter?

Burlwood suits daytime wear; The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Burlwood and The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime?

Burlwood has top notes of Green Leaves and Herbal Notes, heart notes of Bark, Solar Notes and Arbutus (Madrona, Bearberry tree), a base of Oakmoss, Woody Notes and Amber. The White Hero - Potion of a Lifetime has top notes of Olibanum, Mushroom and Clary Sage, heart notes of Candle Wax, Peru Balsam and Vetiver, a base of Oakmoss, Moss, Green Leaves and Woody Notes.