The Mr. Burberry line has been one that I’ve been much of a fan of. The aromas themselves have been pretty good, but the performances were definitely lacking. As such, when I got a sample of Mr. Burberry Indigo, I wasn’t too excited about this 2018 release. Did this change after testing? How does Indigo perform? Please continue below for my full review.
What does Mr. Burberry Indigo Smell Like?
Notes include: blackcurrant, violet leaf, spearmint, lemon, sage, rosemary, white musk, oak moss, amber, driftwood
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My Full Review
Let’s see how Burberry describes this scent: Introducing Mr. Burberry Indigo. A man of contrasts, he is refreshed and invigorated by an impromptu escape from the city.
Indigo opens up with a fresh mint and rosemary blend, with the lemon and blackcurrant notes coming through. It also feels a bit aquatic, with the driftwood and violet leaf notes.
It’s quite reminiscent of the Acqua di Gio series, with the overlapping notes and how it’s structured. Though, it lacks the floral heart and the aquatic element is just a touch versus a pretty major component.
Actually, Burberry Indigo has more of a greenish profile than being a ‘blue’ sort of fragrance. Herbal and outdoorsy with an ever-present freshness from the spearmint to the rosemary to the oak moss notes. The spearmint, is going to be the strongest and most persistent of the bunch.
Each of the herbal notes, seems to get a go at a time to shine. However, it will ultimately be about the spearmint note, blended with amber, driftwood, and a general green aromatic aroma. Burberry Indigo isn’t a super complicated fragrance, but does have an appealing composition.
Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility
Sillage wise, this is a lighter moderate fragrance. I will say, that it has a much better ability to project itself on my skin versus the other Mr. Burberry colognes that I have reviewed. This EDT will stick 3-5 feet from the skin, at it’s max, but doesn’t hit skin scent territory until later in the wear.
The longevity is also improved when compared to the others. It’s still not great at 6-7 hours of wear, but it’s serviceable and not completely weak. I do wish it had a bit more punch and ability to hang around, not completely terrible, however.
Seasonally, it will be best in moderate to warmer temperatures of spring. But, it could work for most of the year. In the winter, the aromatic freshness, might be a bit much in the cold air. So, that’s probably it’s greatest limitation.
Indigo is also very versatile otherwise. It isn’t an offensive fragrance and not one to shine in the nightlife. However, it can be worn casually, to work, and to many other places. It has no trouble fitting in and can be safely worn by younger or even older guys.
Overall Impressions of Mr. Burberry Indigo
Overall, do I like Mr. Burberry Indigo? As of now, it’s my favorite from the Mr. Burberry series. That’s not saying too much, since I’m not generally a fan of it. That being said, I do enjoy this one. Like a more herbal green take, on an Acqua di Gio style of scent.
This does have a very minty profile, so, if that’s not your thing…skip it. The herbal woodiness and overall clean outdoorsy feeling is pleasant and attractive. I don’t think that Indigo does anything too groundbreaking, but I don’t have too many complaints from wearing it.
The aroma itself is nice, not incredible. The performance is decent enough. To me, it’s an above average cologne that could find a spot in your rotation, for the right price. I’d wear it more as a change of pace from the rest of what I have.
Is it a must buy? No, but it also isn’t one that I would ever regret having. Indigo EDT is worth a try, to see if you want to make a full commitment. I like it.
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