Fragrance comparison

Vetiver Sensuel vs Burberrys for Men (1981)

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,275 ratings analysed

Vetiver Sensuel

Mancera

4.181,155 votes

Rank #1,943 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #5,135 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Vetiver Sensuel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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.

Vetiver Sensuel2/7

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: Vetiver Sensuel
Versatility: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vetiver Sensuel

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Vetiver SensuelMancera

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 1,155 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

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

46%Love

34%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

1%Hate

1,155 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ 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 value56

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVetiver SensuelBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

earthy42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LimeLemonBergamotOrangePepper

Heart2-4 hrs

MintOrchidPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

VetiverWoody NotesWhite MuskOakmossAmber

Top

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mint, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Vetiver Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men58

Unisex36

Women6

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,943

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews146

Overall rank#5,135

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Category winnerVetiver SensuelHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vetiver Sensuel by Mancera cuts through sticky weather with an energetic burst of crushed lime, tart lemon, and sharp black pepper. This is not a dusty antique shop scent. Instead, crisp mint leaves and a dewy orchid accord soften the grassy profile into something silky and bright. As the fragrance settles, a clean ve…

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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, Vetiver Sensuel or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories. Vetiver Sensuel is rated 4.18/5 from 1,155 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose Vetiver Sensuel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime 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, Vetiver Sensuel or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, Vetiver Sensuel 70/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, Vetiver Sensuel 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vetiver Sensuel and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mint, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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

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

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

Vetiver Sensuel has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Orchid and Patchouli, a base of Vetiver, Woody Notes, White Musk and Oakmoss. 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.