Brit for Men (2004)
by Burberry

Another brilliant outing by Antoine Maisondieu for Burberry. Crisp, classic and timeless, yet with enough of an edge (the sweets and spices) to make it different. Like its twin brother London, doesn't really smell like anything else. Definitely warmer and sweeter than London though -- and while London sings to you in the velvety tones of a cello, Brit announces itself with the bright, upper-register voice of a violin. I could wear both forever. Absolutely love the bottle, too.

Another mainstream generic. Didn't stand out too much for me. It smells pleasant enough, but I like fragrances that are significantly different. Again, since this is fairly mainstream, people were able to identify this one on me.
Its ok with decent sillage and longevity. But it really isn't creative.

When the other reviewers mentioned baby powder and baby wipes, they ain't kiddin'.

I am in the market for a sweet candy fragrance to wear on occasion, but I just cannot handle this one. Initial spray is a sickly sweet scent, almost like a mixture of sugar and water. (lots of sugar) When dry-down occurs, the baby power note really takes over and dominates. I don't hate the smell of baby powder, but for some odd reason it reminds me of feminine hygiene products...? At any rate, as a man I don't want to go around smelling like that. :P

I never seem to get compliments on this scent but absolutely love the way it smells on me so I keep it in my rotation. It smells to me like I'd imagine James Bond would smell. It has a very distinct British Gentleman's Club smell. But it also has a modern smell so its not like something too formal or stodgy. I'd imagine the person who wore this would carry an umbrella by Swaine & Adney and get his suits Tailored on Saville Row and drive a NEW Aston Martin. I think this has a nice modern edge to it compared to some of the classic gentlemen scents like Aqua di Parma and Penhaligon's Blenheim Bouquet. Those scents are like classical music. Brit is like jazz.

I do detect the musk, ginger (been trying to put my finger on it since I bought this) and tonka bean. I can see the Oriental notes as well. This is a pretty complex scent in my opinion which stays the same from the time I put it on to the dry down. The staying power is very good as well and it will last me through a night of bar hopping. It does have a tendency to stay on clothing, which isn't always a good thing with suits because this cologne does not blend well with others as it is fairly overpowering.

For some reason, any rating I leave on here comes out as neutral. But I love this scent and would recommend it. When I put this on, I just feel more confident.

it's basically minotaure eau fraiche or light or whatever. vanilla and orange lightly done.

Very feminine even more so than Burburry Brit Gold for women!, it has rose in it and turns baby powdery in 5 minutes...I returned my bottle.