Macassar vs Burberrys for Men (1981)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Macassar takes 4 of 7 categories.
MacassarChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Burberrys for Men (1981)Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Macassar4/7
Burberrys for Men (1981)3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Macassar
- Community sentiment
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
- Longevity
- Macassar
- Sillage & projection
- Macassar
- Value for money
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
- Versatility
- Burberrys for Men (1981)
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Macassar
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
MacassarRochasBurberrys for Men (1981)BurberryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.38/ 5 · 350 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
4.38/ 5 · 120 votes
Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%
Category winnerMacassarRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate65%Love
28%Like
3%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate
240 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
LongevityMacassar
SillageMacassar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
leather77%
mossy69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
warm spicy77%
animalic69%
musky61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Pine Tree NeedlesArtemisiaGreen NotesFruity NotesBergamot
Heart
PatchouliCedarCarnationJasmineVetiverGeranium
Base
LeatherOakmossMuskAmberCoconut
Top
MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender
Heart
PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram
Base
LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber
InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring51
Summer38
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring59
Summer27
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night89
Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,022
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas, Roger Pellegrino
Launched—
Reviews67
Overall rank#5,354
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerMacassarHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMacassar by Rochas is an assertive, woody leather fragrance that defines 1980s masculine perfumery. It opens with sharp pine needles and green artemisia, grounding into a base of smoky leather and oakmoss. This is a bold, uncompromising scent that projects authority, perfect for those who appreciate the stark, dry cha…
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, Macassar or Burberrys for Men (1981)?
Macassar takes 4 of 7 categories. Macassar is rated 4.38/5 from 350 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose Macassar for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Macassar or Burberrys for Men (1981)?
Macassar lasts longest (Macassar 82/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Macassar or Burberrys for Men (1981)?
Macassar projects furthest (Macassar 71/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Macassar and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Patchouli and Cedar.
Is Macassar or Burberrys for Men (1981) better for summer or winter?
For summer, Macassar is the stronger pick. For winter, Macassar is the stronger pick. Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Macassar and Burberrys for Men (1981)?
Macassar has top notes of Pine Tree Needles, Artemisia, Green Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Patchouli, Cedar, Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Oakmoss, Musk and Amber. 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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