Burberry for Men by Burberry

Burberry is a highly popular British design house which includes on its roster of fragrances, many top sellers in both the male and female markets. While the company offers mass-market designer scents, most of their products retain a sense of elegance and refinement, for which the brand is known for.

In this post, I want to take a closer look at the company’s namesake cologne, Burberry for Men eau de toilette, and examine whether or not it delivers value for the average guy seeking a great cologne. Check out my Best Burberry Colognes post!

What does Burberry for Men Smell Like?

Notes include: mint, lavender, sandalwood, jasmine, bergamot, musk, vanilla, cedar, and amber.

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My Full Review

Burberry for Men is casual cologne for the gentleman. This fragrance is not loud or obnoxious, rather, it exudes a refined subtlety that is perfect for everyday wear.

This flagship cologne from Burberry has a spicy and woodsy scent to it, like Burberry London, but it offers up smoother citrusy note (bergamot) which really sets the two apart (another smooth Burberry choice is Brit).

The opening is fresh with a mint/cedar/amber blend that is fine mix of a cool spice with warmth provided by the amber. It is quite attractive in how understated yet utterly alluring it can be. Also, that bergamot note is there to play off of the mint in a light pseudo-mojito vibe.

The spice on this one is also understated, especially as Burberry for Men begins to dry down, at that point it begins to take on the woodsy or earthy notes and settles into a fragrance with a lot of masculine charm. There lots of cedar and sandalwood, with lavender calming things.

This newer bottle that I purchased in 2018, is quite dry and smooth, after about an hour or so. There are herbal/floral elements dancing around in the background, but I mostly get the mint, cedar, lavender, and sandalwood, as the main core of it.

Sillage and Longevity

I would say that it probably rates as slightly above average in terms of its how long it lasts on the skin, it will last a full workday, won’t quit early but don’t expect it to pull overtime either. 7-8 hours seems about right, on my skin.

Projection wise it is a pretty moderate fragrance. It doesn’t take over but it gets the job done quite well.  (Also see: Burberry for Men vs Burberry Brit Comparison)

Versatility

Seasonally, I find that it can work year round, for the most part. I usually avoid wearing it in the high heat of summer, but I might if it is a more moderate day. Mostly, I like it in autumn through springtime, but don’t wear it too often in winter, as I have so many other options for that period of time.

Update: I’ve gone through my entire bottle and I mostly used Burberry for Men in the first half of autumn and then some in spring.

What I really enjoy about this fragrance is its smoothness. There are too many colognes that can be way too harsh and take over any room a man steps into.

Burberry, is like a good utility player, it is versatile to wear to both work and out for a night on the town and is wholly pleasant, even if it isn’t necessarily a in your face standout.

I’ve worn Burberry for Men on dates and it felt like it was in the right place. I could wear it casually or when close to a woman, that’s what makes this such a solid addition to any man’s collection.

Though, I will say that this will mostly be something that younger guys go for. This Burberry fragrance is a good one for high school and college aged guys, while not feeling completely cheap or being relegated to just that demographic.

Overall Impressions of Burberry for Men

All in all, Burberry for men is a fresh and smooth everyday scent, that won’t jump out as something wholly unique or spectacularly in your face. It is a fragrance which stays in the background of one’s life and earns its keep by adding a bit of class to it.

The more I’ve worn Burberry for Men, the more that I’ve come to appreciate it. It seems to alternate with Brit and London as my favorite scent to wear from this brand. Though, I’d put it as my third choice, as of late.

It all kind of depends on my mood that day, as they all seem to fit in just fine during the fall and winter months. You can usually find a bottle at a good price nowadays and I’m using the little 1.7 oz one that I bought, on a regular basis. Still dig it.

It’s unique, stylish, and different from most of the offerings that have come out in the last decade. Burberry for Men doesn’t feel dated at all. It’s a nice value play and one that I can return to time and time again.

Best Men's Colognes

Best Men’s Colognes started back in 2013, as a way to share my learning experiences with different fragrances, as I dove head first into the hobby. Since then, I have written hundreds of reviews and other pages about perfumes and colognes.