Burberry 2008 EDP

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The Beat

by Dominique Ropion , Olivier Polge , Béatrice Piquet

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Burberry The Beat is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Dominique Ropion, Olivier Polge, and Béatrice Piquet. The Beat opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Pink Pepper, and Cardamom, settles into a heart of Iris, Tea, and Bellflower, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, and Vetiver. Burberry's The Beat carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This discontinued gem is mourned by many, offering a uniquely fresh yet warm profile that evokes nostalgia and widespread compliments. Its 'masterpiece' status among fans is undeniable, contrasting sharply with those who find it a bit too peppery or simply 'meh'.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Soft
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The Beat 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 Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive profile with moderate longevity makes it perfect for office and casual wear. While some find it suitable for dates, its lack of strong sillage might not make it ideal for formal evening events.

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
  • 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

The Beat opens with a vibrant, sparkling citrus pop from bergamot and mandarin, quickly spiced up by pink pepper and cardamom for an invigorating kick. As it settles, a clean, powdery iris note emerges, softening into a tea accord that evokes a sense of refined calm. The base then grounds everything with a musky cedar and vetiver blend, adding a subtle woody depth that maintains its fresh appeal.

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