Dollar vs Burberrys for Men (1981)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
50%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories.
DollarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Burberrys for Men (1981)Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Dollar2/7
Burberrys for Men (1981)5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
- Community sentiment
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
- Longevity
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
- Sillage & projection
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
- Value for money
- Dollar
- Versatility
- Dollar
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
DollarParis ElyseesBurberrys for Men (1981)BurberryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 34%Had 52%Want 14%
4.38/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate23%Love
49%Like
9%Ok
12%Dislike
6%Hate
65 votes
49%Love
44%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
0%Hate
120 votes
Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)
SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDollarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody91%
earthy83%
fresh spicy74%
mossy65%
patchouli56%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
musky61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
Green NotesSageBergamot
Heart1 to 2 hours
JuniperLavenderThymeArtemisia
Base2 to 4 hours
MossPatchouliCedar
Top
MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender
Heart
PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram
Base
LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Juniper, Lavender and Thyme. Durations are only published for Dollar, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring68
Summer32
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night61
Spring59
Summer27
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night89
Category winnerDollarMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#29,336
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#5,354
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDollar by Paris Elysees is a classic aromatic fougere built on brisk herbs, forest woods, and crisp citrus. Launched in 1991, the scent opens with a sharp flash of bergamot, herbal sage, and clean green notes that feel vibrant and clean. As the initial brightness settles, the heart introduces a distinctive blend of ar…
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Dollar or Burberrys for Men (1981)?
Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories. Dollar is rated 3.71/5 from 65 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose Dollar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dollar or Burberrys for Men (1981)?
Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Dollar 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dollar or Burberrys for Men (1981)?
Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Dollar 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dollar and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Juniper, Lavender and Thyme.
Is Dollar or Burberrys for Men (1981) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dollar is the stronger pick. For winter, Burberrys for Men (1981) is the stronger pick. Dollar suits daytime wear; Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dollar and Burberrys for Men (1981)?
Dollar has top notes of Green Notes, Sage and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Lavender, Thyme and Artemisia, a base of Moss, Patchouli and Cedar. 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.
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