Fragrance comparison

G Clef vs Mr. Burberry Indigo

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,175 ratings analysed

4 wins

G Clef

Sarah Baker Perfumes

3.4852 votes

Rank #16,143 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Mr. Burberry Indigo

Burberry

3.871,123 votes

Rank #2,652 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G Clef takes 4 of 7 categories.

G Clef
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mr. Burberry Indigo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

G Clef4/7

Mr. Burberry Indigo3/7

Ratings & consensus: Mr. Burberry Indigo
Community sentiment: Mr. Burberry Indigo
Longevity: G Clef
Sillage & projection: G Clef
Value for money: G Clef
Versatility: G Clef
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mr. Burberry Indigo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

G ClefSarah Baker Perfumes

Mr. Burberry IndigoBurberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.48/ 5 · 52 votes

Have 35%Had 12%Want 54%

3.87/ 5 · 1,123 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

Category winnerMr. Burberry IndigoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

20%Like

24%Ok

16%Dislike

2%Hate

45 votes

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

1,123 votes

Category winnerMr. Burberry IndigoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityG Clef

SillageG Clef

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value62

Category winnerG ClefBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

ozonic69%

lavender61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

citrus77%

woody69%

fresh61%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

GrapefruitBergamotCaloneLavenderCoumarinHedioneOakmossAmber

No top / heart / base split published

Top

RosemaryLemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

MintWater NotesVioletSageTeaHedione

Base

OakmossIso E SuperAmber

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Hedione and Oakmoss. 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

Summer90

Fall35

Winter15

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Category winnerG ClefMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,143

PerfumerSarah Baker

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#2,652

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews166

Category winnerMr. Burberry IndigoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

G Clef is a breezy citrus aromatic with grapefruit, lavender and a salty, ozonic edge that gives it a coastal feel. It opens bright and airy, then settles into green oakmoss, soft woods and a faint coumarin sweetness. It suits warm weather especially well and usually reads fresh, textured and quietly distinctive rathe…

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Mr. Burberry Indigo opens with a sharp burst of lemon and herbal rosemary before settling into fresh spearmint, damp violet leaf, and watery tea notes. Dry-down brings clean oakmoss and Iso E Super woodiness. It fits spring mornings, casual office wear, and warm outdoor weekends when you want a crisp, clean scent prof…

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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, G Clef or Mr. Burberry Indigo?

G Clef takes 4 of 7 categories. G Clef is rated 3.48/5 from 52 votes; Mr. Burberry Indigo is rated 3.87/5 from 1,123 votes. Choose G Clef for a citrus and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mr. Burberry Indigo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, G Clef or Mr. Burberry Indigo?

G Clef lasts longest (G Clef 78/100, Mr. Burberry Indigo 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, G Clef or Mr. Burberry Indigo?

Projection is very close: G Clef 57/100, Mr. Burberry Indigo 56/100 for sillage.

Do G Clef and Mr. Burberry Indigo smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Hedione and Oakmoss.

Is G Clef or Mr. Burberry Indigo better for summer or winter?

For summer, G Clef is the stronger pick. For winter, Mr. Burberry Indigo is the stronger pick. G Clef suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in G Clef and Mr. Burberry Indigo?

G Clef features Grapefruit, Bergamot, Calone, Lavender and Coumarin. Mr. Burberry Indigo has top notes of Rosemary, Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Mint, Water Notes, Violet and Sage, a base of Oakmoss, Iso E Super and Amber.