Fragrance comparison

London for Men vs 51 Pour Homme

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 13,195 ratings analysed

London for Men

Burberry

4.1012,963 votes

Rank #742 TobaccoCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

51 Pour Homme

Roja Dove

4.23232 votes

Rank #2,162 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

51 Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

London for Men
Choose it for a tobacco and cinnamon character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
51 Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

London for Men3/7

51 Pour Homme4/7

Ratings & consensus: 51 Pour Homme
Community sentiment: London for Men
Longevity: 51 Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: 51 Pour Homme
Value for money: London for Men
Versatility: 51 Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: London for Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

London for MenBurberry

51 Pour HommeRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 12,963 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 232 votes

Have 39%Had 7%Want 54%

Category winner51 Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

41%Like

5%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

11,698 votes

58%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

6%Hate

106 votes

Category winnerLondon for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

Longevity51 Pour Homme

Sillage51 Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value53

Category winnerLondon for MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tobacco100%

cinnamon92%

sweet84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

leather61%

woody100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

amber69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody, warm spicy and leather

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonLavenderBergamot

Heart

LeatherMimosa

Base

Tobacco LeafGuaiac WoodOpoponaxOakmoss

Top

LemonLavenderBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineGeraniumYlang-YlangViolet

Base

Agarwood (Oud)LeatherSaffronBirchAmbrette (Musk Mallow)LabdanumMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot and Leather. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer8

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring49

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner51 Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women1

Men53

Unisex40

Women7

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#742

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu

Launched—

Reviews528

Overall rank#2,162

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerLondon for MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Burberry London for Men opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and fresh lavender before quickly settling into a warm blend of cinnamon, cherry-tinged tobacco leaf, and soft leather. Launched in 2006, Antoine Maisondieu created this eau de toilette to mirror the feel of an oversized wool coat on a damp November afternoo…

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51 Pour Homme opens brighter than its dense note list suggests, with lemon and lavender giving way to a dark rose, saffron, leather, and oud heart. On skin it usually settles into a smoky, woody amber with a dry, grown-up feel. This suits someone who likes polished but shadowy fragrances, especially in cooler weather.…

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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, London for Men or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. London for Men is rated 4.10/5 from 12,963 votes; 51 Pour Homme is rated 4.23/5 from 232 votes. Choose London for Men for a tobacco and cinnamon character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 51 Pour Homme for a woody and leather character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, London for Men or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme lasts longest (51 Pour Homme 85/100, London for Men 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, London for Men or 51 Pour Homme?

51 Pour Homme projects furthest (51 Pour Homme 78/100, London for Men 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do London for Men and 51 Pour Homme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot and Leather.

Is London for Men or 51 Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, London for Men is the stronger pick. For winter, London for Men is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in London for Men and 51 Pour Homme?

London for Men has top notes of Cinnamon, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Leather and Mimosa, a base of Tobacco Leaf, Guaiac Wood, Opoponax and Oakmoss. 51 Pour Homme has top notes of Lemon, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Saffron and Birch.