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Burberry London Special Edition for Men

by Antoine Maisondieu

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Burberry Burberry London Special Edition for Men is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Antoine Maisondieu. Burberry London Special Edition for Men opens with Bergamot, Pepper, Cinnamon, and Apple, settles into a heart of Violet, Lavender, Freesia, and Rosemary, and dries down to a base of Oak, Musk, Amber, and Patchouli. Burberry's Burberry London Special Edition for Men carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

A divisive but much-loved special edition, Burberry London Special Edition for Men is for those who find the original a bit too much. It offers a cleaner, fresher take that's still undeniably masculine and earns compliments.
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  • Elegant
  • Fresh
  • Masculine
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
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Burberry London Special Edition for Men Eau de Toilette 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's suitable for most settings without being overpowering. Its fresh, woody character makes it particularly fitting for casual and date wear, as many reviewers highlight its versatility and compliment-pulling nature.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • 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 opens with a vibrant, spicy kick of bergamot, pepper, and cinnamon, brightened by a crisp apple note. The heart unfolds into an elegant floral blend of violet, lavender, and freesia, gently lifted by rosemary. It settles into a warm, grounding base of oak, amber, and musk, with a subtle earthy touch of patchouli, creating a refined and versatile scent.

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