Fragrance comparison

Potion vs Burberrys for Men (1981)

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1,594 ratings analysed

Potion

DSQUARED²

4.151,474 votes

Rank #1,225 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,354 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories.

Potion
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Potion2/7

Burberrys for Men (1981)5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PotionDSQUARED²

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 1,474 votes

Have 43%Had 26%Want 31%

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

1,474 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

warm spicy92%

musky84%

cinnamon77%

woody69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AngelicaMintThyme

Heart2 to 3 hours

CinnamonPepperGentianaRose

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberCashmere WoodPatchouliMusk

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMint, Thyme, Rose and Amber. Durations are only published for Potion, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer10

Fall100

Winter93

Day85

Night100

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men72

Unisex25

Women3

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,225

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews151

Overall rank#5,354

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerPotionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Potion by DSQUARED² is a warm, aromatic woody fragrance built around amber, cinnamon, and distinctive herbal accents. Created by perfumer Annick Menardo and launched in 2011 as an Eau de Parfum, it opens with a curious mix of cool mint, aromatic thyme, and green angelica. As the opening settles, the heart reveals crac…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Potion or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories. Potion is rated 4.15/5 from 1,474 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose Potion for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Potion 66/100), based on community performance votes.

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

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

Do Potion and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and musky accords. Common notes include Mint, Thyme, Rose and Amber.

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

For summer, Burberrys for Men (1981) is the stronger pick. For winter, Potion is the stronger pick. Potion suits evening wear; Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

Potion has top notes of Angelica, Mint and Thyme, heart notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Gentiana and Rose, a base of Amber, Cashmere Wood, Patchouli 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.