Fragrance comparison

Herve Leger Homme vs Burberry Summer for Men 2010

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 214 ratings analysed

4 wins

Herve Leger Homme

Avon

4.08145 votes

Rank #27,175 WoodyAmber

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Burberry Summer for Men 2010

Burberry

4.2069 votes

Rank #15,294 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Herve Leger Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Herve Leger Homme
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Burberry Summer for Men 2010
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Herve Leger Homme4/7

Burberry Summer for Men 20102/7

Ratings & consensus: Burberry Summer for Men 2010
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Herve Leger Homme
Sillage & projection: Herve Leger Homme
Value for money: Herve Leger Homme
Versatility: Herve Leger Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Burberry Summer for Men 2010

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Herve Leger HommeAvon

Burberry Summer for Men 2010Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 145 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 38%Had 29%Want 34%

Category winnerBurberry Summer for Men 2010Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

145 votes

46%Love

39%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityHerve Leger Homme

SillageHerve Leger Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value58

Category winnerHerve Leger HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber86%

fresh spicy72%

citrus58%

fresh44%

green30%

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

sweet56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GingerYuzu

Heart

Woodsy Notes

Base

Amber

Top

YuzuMandarin Orange

Heart

Juniper BerriesDyer’s GreenweedMintWoodsy Notes

Base

MuskVirginia CedarSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Woodsy Notes and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring32

Summer9

Fall100

Winter70

Day100

Night84

Spring74

Summer100

Fall11

Winter3

Day100

Night14

Category winnerHerve Leger HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,175

PerfumerStephen Nilsen

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#15,294

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerBurberry Summer for Men 2010Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Herve Leger Homme by Avon opens with a sharp bite of Indian ginger paired against sour Japanese yuzu citrus. As the crisp top notes soften on skin, dry woodsy notes take over the center, grounded by a warm amber base. Created by perfumer Stephen Nilsen in 2010, it balances fresh spice with subtle resinous warmth. It f…

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Burberry Summer for Men 2010 opens with a tart, fizzy burst of yuzu citrus and sweet mandarin orange. The top notes feel immediate and crisp, cutting through hot humid morning air without heavy sweetness. As the bright fruit settles, crushed mint leaves and woody juniper berries bring an herbal, green backbone that ke…

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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, Herve Leger Homme or Burberry Summer for Men 2010?

Herve Leger Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Herve Leger Homme is rated 4.08/5 from 145 votes; Burberry Summer for Men 2010 is rated 4.20/5 from 69 votes. Choose Herve Leger Homme for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Burberry Summer for Men 2010 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Herve Leger Homme or Burberry Summer for Men 2010?

Herve Leger Homme lasts longest (Herve Leger Homme 71/100, Burberry Summer for Men 2010 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Herve Leger Homme or Burberry Summer for Men 2010?

Herve Leger Homme projects furthest (Herve Leger Homme 58/100, Burberry Summer for Men 2010 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Herve Leger Homme and Burberry Summer for Men 2010 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Woodsy Notes and Amber.

Is Herve Leger Homme or Burberry Summer for Men 2010 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Burberry Summer for Men 2010 is the stronger pick. For winter, Herve Leger Homme is the stronger pick. Herve Leger Homme suits daytime wear; Burberry Summer for Men 2010 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Herve Leger Homme and Burberry Summer for Men 2010?

Herve Leger Homme has top notes of Ginger and Yuzu, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, a base of Amber. Burberry Summer for Men 2010 has top notes of Yuzu and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Juniper Berries, Dyer’s Greenweed, Mint and Woodsy Notes, a base of Musk, Virginia Cedar, Sandalwood and Amber.