Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette vs Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette

Essentials No. 1

Edt	Concentration	Edt
U	Gender	M
2020	Year	2016
£	Price Tier	££

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette

A sparkling, affordable aldehydic citrus that radiates cleanliness and understated confidence. Perfect for daily wear, it brings a breezy, classic elegance without ever overwhelming the senses.

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Our Verdict - Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette

A crisp, contemporary take on classic British masculinity. Mr. Burberry EDT is versatile, polished, and effortlessly wearable for the modern man, though it lacks the drama or intensity of true standouts. Ideal for daily rotation.

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Scent Profile

Citrus	1%	8%
Floral	4%	2%
Fruity	0%	1%
Green	16%	13%
Sweet	30%	11%
Warm	17%	21%
Woody	23%	32%
Earthy	5%	15%
Animalic	0%	2%
Fresh	20%	19%

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Essentials No. 1 EdT

Mr. Burberry EdT

Notes

Shared Notes

Mint 33% vs 23%

Cardamom 33% vs 26%

Only in Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette

Absinth 33%

Only in Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette

Grapefruit 26% Tarragon 24%

Shared Notes

Lavender 33% vs 22%

Cedar 33% vs 26%

Only in Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette

Tonka Bean 33%

Only in Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette

Birch 25% Nutmeg 25%

Shared Notes

Sandalwood 50% vs 16%

Only in Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette

Vanilla 50%

Only in Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette

Vetiver 19% Guaiac Wood 17% Amberwood 16% Benzoin 16% Oakmoss 15%

Accords

Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette

95%

Aldehydic

55%

Woody

95%

85%

Citrus

60%

Aromatic

80%

Fresh Spicy

75%

70%

Floral

50%

Musky

30%

Green

50%

Leather

30%

Aldehydic

95%

Woody shared

55%

95%

Citrus shared

85%

60%

Aromatic

80%

Fresh Spicy

75%

Floral

70%

Musky

50%

Green shared

30%

50%

Leather

30%

Performance

Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Moderate (4-6h)

Intimate

Projection

Intimate

Light

Intensity

Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Essentials No. 1 Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Summer

Also Works:

Autumn

Bright aldehydic and citrus notes make this a perfect choice for spring and summer when freshness and lightness are desired. The clean musky base lets it work in early fall, but the airy profile is too light for winter.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its soft projection and clean profile suit the office and casual daytime wear. It is versatile enough for a low-key date or even post-workout freshness, but lacks the depth for formal events.

Mr. Burberry Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn

Also Works:

Summer

Bright citrus and herbal notes make this ideal for spring and early autumn, while its woody base provides enough depth for cooler days. It is less suited for winter where heavier, richer scents prevail, and may be too dense for the hottest summer days.

Occasions

Best For:

Office Casual

Also Works:

Date

Its moderate projection and fresh-woody character make it perfect for office and casual use, while the refined aromatic profile works for low-key dates. Not bold enough for formal evenings or athletic freshness.