Burberry 2009 EDT
The Beat
by Béatrice Piquet , Olivier Polge , Dominique Ropion
Burberry The Beat is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2009, created by Béatrice Piquet, Olivier Polge, and Dominique Ropion. 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 EDT is a fresh, clean, and utterly inoffensive crowd-pleaser, perfect for those who found its EDP counterpart too intense. Its main drawback is its weak longevity, leading to widespread disappointment among fans who wished this beautiful scent lingered longer.What our verdicts mean →
- Fresh
- Clean
- Relaxed
- Modern
- Subtle
Scent Profile
Composition
Timeline
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
Mood
When To Wear
Best Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Best Occasions
Its fresh, clean, and inoffensive character, coupled with weak longevity, makes it highly suitable for office wear and casual daytime activities. However, the lack of strong projection makes it less ideal for dates or formal events where a more impactful presence might be desired.
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
- Synthetic 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
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