Burberry 2022 EDP

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Hero

by Aurélien Guichard

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Burberry Hero is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Aurélien Guichard. Hero opens with Pine and Frankincense, settles into a heart of Benzoin and Incense, and dries down to a base of Cedar. Burberry's Hero carries a Statement verdict, a musk-led wear.

A bold, resinous woody with a smoky amber core, Hero EDP radiates mature confidence and modern strength. Its deep cedar and incense base commands respect without overwhelming, making it a quietly assertive signature.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Modern
  • Mysterious
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Hero Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pine53%
Frankincense47%
Heartas listed
Benzoin57%
Incense43%
Baseas listed
Cedar100%

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
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

The resinous, incense and cedar richness makes this ideal for fall and winter, providing warmth and depth in cool weather. The pine and aromatic touches offer enough freshness for cool spring days but are generally too heavy and dense for hot summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Office Casual Formal

Hero EDP's warm woody presence is versatile but leans slightly too bold and smoky for sport or very casual daytime wear. It works well for dates and social evenings, and can be worn in the office if applied lightly due to its moderate projection.

About

Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum envelops you in a dense, aromatic forest, where sharp pine needles and peppery incense drift above a molten core of benzoin and amber. The triple cedar base-Atlas, Himalayan, Virginia-forms a robust, dry wood backbone, while smoky and balsamic notes add shadowy depth and gravitas. It’s a scent that balances primal warmth and urbane polish, with an evolving trail that lingers long into the night. Hero EDP is both rugged and refined, drawing you in with its mysterious, smoldering woods.

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