Fragrance comparison

Derby (Vintage) vs Burberrys for Men (1981)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 457 ratings analysed

5 wins

Derby (Vintage)

Guerlain

4.53337 votes

Rank #1,248 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,135 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derby (Vintage) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Derby (Vintage)
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Derby (Vintage)5/7

Burberrys for Men (1981)1/7

Ratings & consensus: Derby (Vintage)
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Derby (Vintage)
Sillage & projection: Derby (Vintage)
Value for money: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Versatility: Derby (Vintage)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Derby (Vintage)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Derby (Vintage)Guerlain

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.53/ 5 · 337 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerDerby (Vintage)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

337 votes

49%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDerby (Vintage)

SillageDerby (Vintage)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

mossy69%

leather61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

ArtemisiaBergamotMintLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

Nutmeg FlowerJasmineRose

Base8 to 12+ hours

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Rose. Durations are only published for Derby (Vintage), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer36

Fall100

Winter85

Day86

Night100

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Category winnerDerby (Vintage)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex12

Women8

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,248

PerfumerJean-Paul Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews49

Overall rank#5,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerDerby (Vintage)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Derby (Vintage) by Guerlain is a dry, structured chypre built on bitter herbs, sharp citrus, and dark woods. The fragrance opens with a bracing blast of artemisia, tart lemon, bergamot, and a faint flicker of cool mint. This pungent, green flash quickly settles into a spicy floral core of nutmeg flower, rose, and jasm…

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Burberrys for Men (1981) opens with a sharp burst of bitter artemisia, herbal juniper, and fresh mint that immediately establishes its vintage chypre character. As the initial green flash softens, dark patchouli and spicy carnation emerge alongside cedar, giving the heart a dry, outdoorsy warmth. The base settles into…

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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, Derby (Vintage) or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Derby (Vintage) takes 5 of 7 categories. Derby (Vintage) is rated 4.53/5 from 337 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose Derby (Vintage) for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Derby (Vintage) or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

They last about the same: Derby (Vintage) 79/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Derby (Vintage) or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Derby (Vintage) projects furthest (Derby (Vintage) 70/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Derby (Vintage) and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Rose.

Is Derby (Vintage) or Burberrys for Men (1981) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Derby (Vintage) is the stronger pick. For winter, Derby (Vintage) is the stronger pick. Derby (Vintage) suits evening wear; Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Derby (Vintage) and Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Derby (Vintage) has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot, Mint and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg Flower, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Burberrys for Men (1981) has top notes of Mint, Artemisia, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Carnation and Rose, a base of Leather, Myrrh, Civet and Oakmoss.