Reviews of Burberry London (2006)
by Burberry

Something about this scent reminds me of expensive new clothes, I am always complimented on it, but am rather suprised that more people don't recognize it. Definitely Bergamot in there somewhere. To me it is elegant, educated, successful and sharp. It also slightly changes depending which type of material you are wearing it with. Of which my favorite is cashmere, then it smells richer. . I SWEAR!

I would like to love the Burberry fraganses, but most of them are too heavy and too sweet for my skin. The exception is Burberry London. I wear this one very well. It has a freshness who makes it work for me. Thumbs up, and perhaps a full bottle in the future.

I think it’s a shape shifter — and it is obviously a fragrance that performs differently on different skins. It is a shape shifter because I get somewhat different reactions every time I test it. It begins with an accord that I have difficulty categorizing. I get a soft creamy lavender / bergamot accord and definitely some mint, but I don’t get an herbal effect from the mint or the thyme that is supposed to be there. At first I didn’t smell any fruit in the mix, but each time I tested it, the fruit note became more apparent. But even after several testings, the opening accord has not become excessively sweet. It’s an excellent opening that I’ve come to appreciate. It gives a neutral warm feeling without emphasizing any particular note. I find it abstract, quite modern, and casual. The heart of the fragrance IS identifiable — it is woody and creamy. To my nose, the cedar and sandalwood stand out with the strong assistance of the geranium and the jasmine. I love this middle accord — the cedar is beautifully presented because it is used with such discretion. It has a warmth to it that I usually don’t get from cedar, and the middle accords are long lasting and entirely sniffable. The dry down turns somewhat recessive, though. The amber simply doesn’t come through for me, although the sweetness of the tonka and some vanilla does. Without the amber, the dry down strikes me as rather thin. In spite of the dry down, Burberry London is a good fragrance: It’s never going to be a classic, but it’s a pretty fragrance that will hold its own as a trustworthy casual that’s a touch adventurous. The top levels are enjoyable and competently done. The drydown could be fuller and broader, but all things considered, it’s a thumbs up.

Very long lasting, warm, soft and sensual! Slightly more-than-casual to straight to evening wear. My go to scent for the winter!

I really hated this smell at first. It smelled like grape medicine. But after recomending it to so many people (i work on commission and its high price) i started to LOVE it. For me it's the perfect smell when i let my hair air dry. My friend said it smells to "old" for me, but none the less of the mature smell, it's a good jean fragrances

Can you say honeysuckle? I bought this as a Christmas gift for my wife because we both love honeysuckle. I think there may be some jasmine thrown in for good measure. It is a very feminine, somewhat sweet, and alluring floral. I can't speak for the longevity yet, but I LOVED IT when my wife sampled it. It reminded me a bit of Beautiful, but much more toned down.

I love this fragrance! The honeysuckle really stands out on me. If you love honeysuckle you will adore this fragrance!

Smelled it from my best female friend (who also asked me to write a review about it), it has similar notes with Givenchy's Very Irrésistible (the rose and peonia maybe) and although I felt initially both ones were a bit generic, Burberrys London is a lot more sensual and sophisticate. When smelled it was in its middle notes, didn't get the clementine nor the sandalwood, maybe get the jasmine and the musk, but roses was the main note (without falling in the "two-centuries-ago-granny-rose-water" vein). Unlike other fragrances on my personal top ten list, like Allure, I can't remember the scent, but enjoyed the moments when I smelled it. For daytime wear, office or romantic events, I believe it's suited for women in the range 25-40 (ok... maybe under 50, but forget the sensual notes at older cases).

Wow! I like it!! Super!!!

I was cornered on Sunday by the platonic ideal of a perfume SA, and liberally sprayed with Burbery London. This grand SA was an elegant and stunning older woman, German, with an enviable updo and the most delightful accent. She could have passed for displaced royalty. She charmed me into buying a small bottle.

Truth be told, it isn't really me, though I find it pleasant enough. Basically a brief bright citrus, followed by fairly intense floral. No one can say these floral notes aren't long lasting! The eventual drydown was warm, but not all I had hoped.

I admit that I crave vanilla bases lately, so someone else might really love this. I will use this, it is a nice spring fragrance, but I doubt I will use up the bottle.

Got in the new Burberry London. Packaging is really good and a very nice modern twist to the classic London fragrance. Felt just a tad slight bit fresher with some sort of citrusy fruity slant on the top but still maintains that delicious warmth from the orignal London. Impressed.