Burberry 2021 EDT

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Hero

by Aurélien Guichard

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Burberry Hero is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2021, created by Aurélien Guichard. Hero opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Pepper and Juniper, 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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Hero Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Bergamot100%
Heartas listed
Juniper57%
Pepper43%
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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

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.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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 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.

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