Burberry 1981 EDC

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Burberrys for Men (1981)

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Burberry Burberrys for Men (1981) is a Cologne launched in 1981. Burberrys for Men (1981) opens with Bergamot, Lavender, Juniper, and Thyme, settles into a heart of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk, Leather, Amber, and Oakmoss. Burberry's Burberrys for Men (1981) carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This 80s powerhouse is a relic many wish Burberry would bring back. It's a bold, masculine statement that demands a certain swagger, not for the faint of heart or those seeking modern minimalism.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Sophisticated
  • Masculine
  • Clean
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Burberrys for Men (1981) Cologne 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
Also Works:
Spring Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its long-lasting, strong sillage and heavy, vintage character make it less suitable for a modern office or casual daytime wear. It shines in evening and formal settings, particularly dates, where its 'all man' warmth and sophistication can be appreciated.

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
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Burberrys for Men opens with a herbaceous blend of lavender and thyme, cut with a crisp, almost camphorous juniper and mint. As it settles, a rich, woody heart emerges with cedar, sandalwood, and earthy vetiver, underscored by a hint of floral spice from carnation and rose. The drydown is a deep, animalic embrace of leather, civet, oakmoss, and warm amber, creating a lasting, sophisticated aura.

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