Fragrance comparison

Mr. Burberry Indigo vs Son Desir

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,138 ratings analysed

3 wins

Mr. Burberry Indigo

Burberry

3.871,123 votes

Rank #2,890 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Son Desir

Lambre

3.5315 votes

Rank #63,862 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mr. Burberry Indigo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Mr. Burberry Indigo
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Son Desir
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mr. Burberry Indigo3/5

Son Desir2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mr. Burberry Indigo
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Son Desir
Sillage & projection: Son Desir
Value for money: Mr. Burberry Indigo
Versatility: Not scored
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

Mr. Burberry IndigoBurberry

Son DesirLambre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,123 votes

Have 73%Had 27%Want 0%

3.53/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 19%Had 13%Want 67%

Category winnerMr. Burberry IndigoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

1,123 votes

27%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevitySon Desir

SillageSon Desir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value62

¤ Price value0

Category winnerMr. Burberry IndigoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

green84%

citrus77%

woody69%

fresh61%

green100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

marine70%

fresh60%

woody50%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

RosemaryLemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

MintWater NotesVioletSageTeaHedione

Base

OakmossIso E SuperAmber

Top

Tomato LeafBergamotRosemaryMintGalbanum

Heart

TeaSea waterGrass

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Bergamot, Mint and Tea. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter19

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer100

Fall11

Winter0

Day100

Night10

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex8

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,890

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews166

Overall rank#63,862

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerMr. Burberry IndigoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Lambre Son Desir hits the skin with a stark, bitter blast of tomato leaf and crushed mint. This isn't your typical sweet aquatic designer scent. Instead, it feels like walking through a damp vegetable garden early in the morning, with the sharp green aroma of galbanum clinging to your clothes. As it warms, a clean tea…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Mr. Burberry Indigo or Son Desir?

Mr. Burberry Indigo takes 3 of 5 categories. Mr. Burberry Indigo is rated 3.87/5 from 1,123 votes; Son Desir is rated 3.53/5 from 15 votes. Choose Mr. Burberry Indigo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Son Desir for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mr. Burberry Indigo or Son Desir?

Son Desir lasts longest (Son Desir 70/100, Mr. Burberry Indigo 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mr. Burberry Indigo or Son Desir?

Son Desir projects furthest (Son Desir 70/100, Mr. Burberry Indigo 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mr. Burberry Indigo and Son Desir smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Bergamot, Mint and Tea.

Is Mr. Burberry Indigo or Son Desir better for summer or winter?

Son Desir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mr. Burberry Indigo and Son Desir?

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. Son Desir has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Bergamot, Rosemary and Mint, heart notes of Tea, Sea water and Grass, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.