Burberry 2005 EDP

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Burberry Brit Gold

by Antoine Lie , Natalie Gracia-Cetto

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Burberry Burberry Brit Gold is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2005, created by Antoine Lie and Natalie Gracia-Cetto. Burberry Brit Gold opens with Bergamot, Neroli, Magnolia, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Amber, Iris, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Benzoin. Burberry's Burberry Brit Gold carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This discontinued gem is a deeply polarising one: some find it a masterful, luxurious amber-vanilla oriental, while others get an overwhelming sweetness or even a 'bug repellent' vibe. Love it or hate it, its strong performance and unique profile ensure it's never boring.
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  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Sensual
  • Bold
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Burberry Brit Gold Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting nature and strong sillage, coupled with its rich oriental warmth, make it less suitable for casual or office wear. It truly shines for evening dates or formal events where its opulent character can be appreciated without overwhelming.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Burberry Brit Gold opens with a brief flourish of bright bergamot and neroli, quickly giving way to a rich, warm heart dominated by opulent amber and creamy vanilla. As it settles, a sophisticated blend of soft sandalwood, earthy iris, and balsamic benzoin emerges, creating a long-lasting, inviting warmth with a hint of powdery elegance. The blackcurrant note is subtle, weaving through the deeper, more resinous elements.

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