Fragrance comparison

Un Homme vs Burberrys for Men (1981)

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 244 ratings analysed

4 wins

Un Homme

Charles Jourdan

4.38124 votes

Rank #26,719 AromaticWoody

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66%scent match

Closely related

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,070 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Un Homme takes 4 of 7 categories.

Un Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Un Homme4/7

Burberrys for Men (1981)3/7

Ratings & consensus: Un Homme
Community sentiment: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Longevity: Un Homme
Sillage & projection: Un Homme
Value for money: Un Homme
Versatility: Burberrys for Men (1981)
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

Un HommeCharles Jourdan

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.38/ 5 · 124 votes

Have 39%Had 15%Want 47%

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerUn HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

124 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

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityUn Homme

SillageUn Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value50

Category winnerUn HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

fresh spicy77%

floral69%

anis61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LavenderAniseTarragonMarjoramBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliCarnationGeraniumJasmineCyclamenCedar

Base8-10 hrs

OakmossLeatherSandalwoodAmberMuskTonka Bean

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLavender, Marjoram, Bergamot and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Un Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring58

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex6

Women0

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 21%Party 13%

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,719

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,070

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Un Homme by Charles Jourdan is an unapologetic aromatic fougere built on classic French barber traditions. You get a piercing flash of wild lavender, sharp culinary tarragon, and licorice-tinted anise right after spraying. It wakes you up. Then the temperature drops. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens int…

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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, Un Homme or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Un Homme takes 4 of 7 categories. Un Homme is rated 4.38/5 from 124 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose Un Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

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

Un Homme lasts longest (Un Homme 82/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Un Homme projects furthest (Un Homme 70/100, Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Un Homme and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Marjoram, Bergamot and Patchouli.

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

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

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

Un Homme has top notes of Lavender, Anise, Tarragon and Marjoram, heart notes of Patchouli, Carnation, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Leather, Sandalwood 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.