I was eager to test Burberry London for Men as a potential purchase for my then-boyfriend, who was a rather heavy smoker. Unfortunately this fragrance didn't suit him, however I am quite captivated by the scent.
Burberry London smells like the ideal man to me. Masculine, strong, fierce and sophisticated.
This fragrance is certainly spicy, but not in a nose-burning, Indian cuisine type sense. It's more peppery and herbaceous.
In the opening, the violet leaf, lavendar and bergamot create a somewhat soothing and aromatic quality, however the pepper note insists on making this fragrance masculine and strong.
The introduction of mimose in the heart is actually really unique in the way that it adds a little sweetness along with the smooth yet sexual scent of leather. Despite the sweetness, Burberry London has rugged appeal.
Although I am not a smoker myself, the scent of tobacco puts me at ease. I love the way my ex-boyfriend smelt; like smokey tobacco, mint-flavoured chewing gum, musty clothes and fruit-scented hair gel. The drydown in a way reminds me of him. It has a very smokey, musty and woodsy quality that I wouldn't mind wearing myself.
With that being said, although Burberry London is essentially a very masculine fragrance, a woman could perhaps succeed in wearing it. It would take the right kind of woman however.
