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Burberry London for Women Special Edition 2009

by Dominique Ropion

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Burberry Burberry London for Women Special Edition 2009 is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2009, created by Dominique Ropion. Burberry London for Women Special Edition 2009 opens with Grapefruit, Mandarin, and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Rose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Musk. Burberry's Burberry London for Women Special Edition 2009 carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

This "Special Edition" is anything but. It's divisive, with some finding it a unique, metallic floral, while others are put off by its sharpness and poor performance. Don't expect the original London here.
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Burberry London for Women Special Edition 2009 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a clean, slightly reserved floral-woody profile, make it suitable for casual day wear and potentially the office. However, its lack of warmth and projection means it might struggle in formal or date settings, and it's too light for intense sport.

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.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 London Special Edition 2009 opens with a brisk, almost metallic burst of grapefruit and pink pepper, giving it a sharp, dry citrus kick rather than a juicy one. This quickly gives way to a blend of cool, delicate florals-cyclamen and lily of the valley, with a faint whisper of rose-creating a somewhat melancholic heart. The drydown settles into subtle musky woods, light and airy, but with a certain coldness that defines its character.

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