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This woody-balsamic fragrance is a quiet charmer, perfect for those seeking introspective comfort. While some find its performance lacking, its unique blend of woody resins and subtle freshness makes it a beloved, albeit intimate, wear.
Burberry Hero arrived in 2021 as the brand's modern-masculine reset - pine and frankincense over a three-cedar base, a deliberate move away from the classic check-pattern romanticism into outdoorsy woody territory. EV's No. 74 holds the pine-and-cedar spine but reads sweeter on benzoin than the genuine bottle's drier polish.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 15% | 30% |
| Floral | 2% | 5% |
| Fruity | 1% | 5% |
| Green | 7% | 55% |
| Sweet | 10% | 35% |
| Warm | 15% | 65% |
| Woody | 28% | 95% |
| Earthy | 20% | 50% |
| Animalic | 8% | 15% |
| Fresh | 14% | 60% |
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and spring.
Occasions
Its intimate sillage and clean, woody profile make it suitable for casual wear or close encounters, like a date, where it won't overpower. The subtle nature means it can work in an office, but it might be too quiet for formal events or sports.
Seasons
Pine-and-cedar woody compositions sit best in autumn and cooler weather; the budget interpretation's sweeter benzoin profile pulls slightly cooler-friendly than the original's drier reading.
Occasions
Office and weekend-casual the natural homes - this is the everyday-versatile woody-aromatic profile that suits most daytime settings; date and formal-evening work at higher dosage.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Woody, Amber, Warm Spicy accords and Bergamot, Benzoin notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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