Fragrance comparison

Portofino Sunrise vs Burberrys for Men (1981)

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

Portofino Sunrise

Destino Paris

3.867 votes

Rank #44,532 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #4,884 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 4 categories.

Portofino Sunrise
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Portofino Sunrise1/4

Burberrys for Men (1981)3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Sillage & projection: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Value for money: Portofino Sunrise
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Burberrys for Men (1981)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Portofino SunriseDestino Paris

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 71%

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

49%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPortofino SunriseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

herbal100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

marine61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MarjoramSea NotesAmberGreen ForestMuskSandalwoodVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMarjoram, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Portofino Sunrise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 12%

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,884

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Destino Paris Portofino Sunrise defies its sunny coastal name with a surprising blend of salty sea notes, green marjoram, and a warm amber backbone. The opening releases a brief flash of alcohol solvent before yielding to an aromatic, herbal breeze with subtle oceanic salinity. As the initial freshness calms, sweet va…

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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…

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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, Portofino Sunrise or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 3 of 4 categories. Portofino Sunrise is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose Portofino Sunrise for a herbal and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Portofino Sunrise or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Portofino Sunrise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Portofino Sunrise or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Portofino Sunrise 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Portofino Sunrise and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Marjoram, Amber, Musk and Sandalwood.

Is Portofino Sunrise or Burberrys for Men (1981) better for summer or winter?

Portofino Sunrise suits daytime wear; Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Portofino Sunrise and Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Portofino Sunrise features Marjoram, Sea Notes, Amber, Green Forest and Musk. 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.