Burberry

One of the remaining samples that I got in my last batch was a ladies’ perfume from Burberry, Brit Rhythm for Her. As such, I decided to give it a try and report back my testing results in the form of a product review. This one was released in 2014. I recently review Burberry Body also and have done a list of the top Burberry fragrances for women.  Does Brit Rhythm deserve a spot on the list? In this post, I want to explore what this perfume smells like, how it performs, and if I think it is worth a purchase.

What does Brit Rhythm for Her Smell Like?

Notes include: lavender, pink pepper, musk, vetiver, orris, blackberry leaf, woods, neroli

Click here to try: BURBERRY Brit Rhythm for Her Eau de Toilette, 1.0 fl.oz

Full Review

My opening impression of Brit Rhythm is how much it strikes me as soapy or like a detergent type of smell. It is fresh and clean with some woods and spice thrown in. There is a bit of sharpness to it, which I guess is coming from the neroli and black berry.

The lavender note seems to be the dominating force behind this fragrance, which gives it the usual smoothness and it is joined by musk for that warm spiciness. I also detect the pink pepper note and some type of wood lurking in the background.

This is kind of an odd scent to me, it is very linear in its scent but the aroma is kind of tough to explain. In the end, though, I just keep getting more and more lavender and I don’t particularly like it. The orris isn’t super noticeable to me, but I think it is boosting the lavender, a lot.

It’s sort of spicy at first from pink pepper and neroli. The soapiness is the lavender and neroli and musk. But, other than that, there isn’t too much going on with Brit Rhythm. Most of the notes just blend into one another, without much distinction or development.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, Brit Rhythm for her is pretty moderate. I’d say it’s safe to wear to work or school without any problems. Anywhere from a 3 to 6 foot radius of fragrance, around the wearer. Not huge, but it hits the mark for what type of perfume this is.

It also does have really good longevity, like, all day in fact. It’ll last somewhere in the 8-10 hour range, not as a powerhouse, but it’ll be noticeable. At the right price, this Burberry does provide some value.

It is a very casual to semi-formal fragrance. I wouldn’t call it sexy by any means, so you might want to consider something else for romantic wear.

It’d work best during the cooler months of the year. It can venture into springtime, but I’d avoid when it starts to get hot outside. Basically, autumn through mid to late spring.

The versatility and longevity are there. If you enjoy the scent itself, you can at least get good value out of Brit Rhythm.

Overall Impressions of Brit Rhythm for Her

Overall, is Brit Rhythm worth a buy? To me, not unless you have a thing for lavender and musk. Otherwise, it’s pretty uneventful, and not that great of a scent. It performs well but I am almost completely indifferent towards the fragrance itself.

If you need a basic daily wear, like lavender, and can get it for cheap…it’s not terrible. Paying full price? Nope. At $30-40? Sure, it might be worth a shot.

From the women’s line of Burberry, I like these a lot more: London, Brit, or one of the Burberry Her scents. Those all have a more interesting wear and similar performance for the most part.

Rhythm doesn’t fail miserably at anything, it just isn’t a perfume that is very memorable. Nothing about it sticks out as a highlight.

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Burberry is a fragrance line that I roll pretty heavy with during the fall and winter months. Their men’s colognes, namely: Brit, Burberry for Men, and London are pretty fantastic when the weather cools down. The men’s version of London is a sweet tobacco and woodsy scent that even some women like to wear. As such, I was curious as to how the 2006 ladies perfume version of London would stack up and if there were any similarities.

Well, the two are wholly different in their contents and characters and this perfume is definitely a much more feminine type of scent. In this post, I want to overview how it smells, how London performs, when it should be worn, how it compares to other Burberry offerings, and whether or not it is worth a purchase.

What does London for Women by Burberry Smell Like?

Notes include: rose, jasmine, peony, tangerine, honeysuckle, musk, sandalwood, Tahitian flower

Click here to try: BURBERRY London for Women Eau de Parfum, 3.3 fl. oz

My Full Wear Review

My first impression of London was how dominant of a floral perfume it was. I immediately get the rose and honeysuckle notes as the main force of the opening. Rose can be hit or miss for me, I like it in something such as Declaration d’un Soir for men but find it kind of overwhelming in Bond No 9’s perfume, Broadway Nite.

In London, I feel that the rose note is just right and actually kind of pleasant. Accompanying the floral notes is tangerine, which supplies a juicy citrus element to this fragrance that I think gives it an extra bit of mystique.

The citrus sweetness of the tangerine stays with the scent in a support role, but the main attraction, is the array of floral notes. This goes on to include jasmine and peony, as the perfume develops.

On my skin, the tiare flower isn’t very distinct at all. It’s kind of just stuck in the morass of all the other floral notes.

The jasmine note becomes particularly noticeable to me after 10-15 minutes or so. To me, it seems that the jasmine starts to overtake the rose and provides London with a very fresh type of aroma. It’s all slightly powdery and almost a green/herbal scent in the undertones.

Don’t get me wrong, this is a floral scent all the way but there is a warm musky spice and earthy sandalwood note giving London more body.

During the dry down, I do start to smell the honeysuckle stronger, than I previously had been. It pairs nicely with the jasmine, to create a white floral bouquet.

The tangerine is light and flanking it all, with a bit of musk, on top of a sandalwood base. It’s wonderful and clean, the rose and peony, begin to fall by the wayside to my nose.

Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility

Projection wise, this is a very well performing scent. It isn’t really ‘heavy’ but it can be loud. A few sprays should be enough for anybody.

I was really surprised at the sillage and the scent trail that London is capable of leaving behind. Especially, in that first hour or so. London projects itself pretty far for such a mainstream scent. Burberry giving some good value with this one.

Longevity on this perfume is absolutely fantastic, just not elite. It is a great casual, all-day type of wear, that doesn’t quit after a few hours. 8+ hours should be achieved with almost every wear and most likely more than that.

I’d say that it can maybe just squeak out 10, on the right day. More likely, 8 or 9-ish, with most normal wears.

I like this as an autumn/winter perfume. Spring, would also be fine in most places. It might work decently in the summer, but the heat could tear it apart pretty good. It surprising, based on the notes, but I’m not feeling it in the heat. The jasmine starts to really stick out, on the warmest of days, which can be somewhat annoying.

London is an excellent choice for a versatile daily wear perfume. This can be a casual fragrance, be worn at the office, and smells attractive enough for a date later in the evening. Though, it’s not what you’d typically classify as an nighttime scent.

Overall Impressions of London

Overall, is London worth a buy? I’d say yes, if florals are your type of fragrance. Particularly, jasmine heavy floral perfumes, as that is the headliner here. The citrus note balances it out greatly, in my opinion, though.

I like this somewhat better than Burberry Body (which was pretty good: see the comparison) and way better than the completely bland Brit Rhythm. The tangerine in London is nicer than the peach in Body.

That initial citrus is great. The floral notes mostly all have their own time to shine, in the mix, so you’ll get plenty of different notes to experience here. Burberry London doesn’t seem to have any weaknesses, which is why it’s stuck around for as long as it has.

London is a classy and delicious scent for ladies who like to dress the part. It performs well, smells great, and is suitable as an everyday wear.

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.

bestmenscolognes.com/