Burberry 2008 EDT

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The Beat for Men

by Domitille Michalon Bertier , Olivier Polge

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Burberry The Beat for Men is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2008, created by Domitille Michalon Bertier and Olivier Polge. The Beat for Men opens with Citron, Violet, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Geranium and Thyme, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes and Vetiver. Burberry's The Beat for Men carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper grower. Give it time past the initial pepper bomb and you'll find a sophisticated, fresh-spicy scent that's distinctive and mature. Not for everyone, mind, but those who 'get' it absolutely adore it.
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  • Modern
  • Energetic
  • Sophisticated
  • Bold
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The Beat for Men Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper43%
Citron33%
Violet24%
Heartas listed
Thyme53%
Geranium47%
Baseas listed
Vetiver54%
Woody Notes46%

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:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Its fresh-spicy nature makes it good for casual wear, with reviews suggesting it works well for daytime and various seasons. Some users note its projection and longevity are average, lending it to more intimate settings like a date, while the initial pepper blast might be a bit much for a formal setting.

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

  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Opens with an invigorating, sharp burst of citron and a hefty dose of black pepper that'll clear your sinuses. As that initial spice settles, green violet leaves emerge, intertwined with herbal thyme and a touch of geranium, before drying down to a refined woody vetiver base. It’s fresh, it’s spicy, and it’s undeniably grounded.

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