Burberry 2021 Edt

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Hero

by Aurélien Guichard

Burberry Hero is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021, created by Aurélien Guichard. Hero opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Juniper and Pepper, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Burberry's Hero carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

If you crave a refined, office-safe woody scent that feels masculine yet never loud, Hero nails it. The cedar trio delivers a crisp, slightly powdery backbone with just enough spice to keep things interesting. Effortlessly versatile, never flashy.
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Subtle
Hero Eau de Toilette bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 28%
Floral 5%
Fruity 3%
Green 12%
Sweet 0%
Warm 15%
Woody 41%
Earthy 7%
Animalic 0%
Fresh 27%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Woody
100%
Aromatic
70%
Citrus
65%
Powdery
35%

Notes

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Hero's crisp bergamot and juniper provide freshness for spring and early summer, while the dry cedar heart and spicy pepper make it ideal for cooler autumn days. It can work in winter but lacks the depth for harsh cold.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal Sport

Discreet projection and a clean, non-sweet woody profile make Hero perfect for work, casual, and date settings without risk of offending. Its subtlety is less suited to formal black tie events but fits sporty, outdoor occasions well.

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About

Burberry Hero is a study in modern woody elegance. It opens with a vivid burst of bergamot, immediately uplifted by green, piney juniper and a restrained black pepper bite. As the scent evolves, an intricate blend of cedarwoods emerges-Atlas, Virginian, and Himalayan-dry, clean and subtly powdery, evoking the texture of fresh-cut timber and sunlit forest trails. The composition is linear but never dull, balancing freshness and aromatic spice on a base of soft musk and smooth, slightly sweet woods. Understated, quietly confident, and always appropriate, Hero is a signature for those who appreciate subtle masculinity with a contemporary twist.