The Beat For Men

The Beat For Men, inspired by Burberry The Beat for Men (2008)

Black pepper hits first, crisp and dry, paired with citron for a clean citrus bite. Violet comes through surprisingly early, adding a cool, slightly powdery floral tone that is unusual in a men's scent. Thyme and geranium give the heart a herbal, rosy-green quality. Vetiver, earthy and a little smoky, carries the base with plain woody notes.

About the original

The Beat for Men appeared in 2008 alongside the women's The Beat, composed by Olivier Polge and Domitille Michalon-Bertier. It is generally described as unconventional, a scent that rewards attention more than it seeks approval. A reformulation is mentioned in fragrance references before it disappeared. It is no longer in Burberry's men's range, and it is reported as discontinued, though no official date exists.

Our version

Ours is an independent eau de parfum made to evoke the same character. It is not Burberry stock, not an official relaunch and not the original formula.

Who it suits

A wardrobe already full of fresh citrus scents is where it earns its place, adding character the others lack. Autumn and winter suit it better than summer. The pepper-and-violet pairing is distinctive, which some wearers love and others find odd.

Notes of the original fragrance, as listed in fragrance references.

Top notes: Black Pepper, Citron, Violet

Heart notes: Thyme, Geranium

Base notes: Vetiver, Woody Notes

Black pepper and citron give a dry, spicy, zesty opening, with violet already present.

Thyme and geranium bring a herbal, slightly rosy heart.

Vetiver and woody notes form a lean, earthy base.

How is it different from the women's The Beat?

The women's version is a tea, bluebell and iris floral. The men's is peppery and woody, built on black pepper, violet, thyme and vetiver.

Is Burberry The Beat for Men discontinued?

It no longer appears in Burberry's range and is widely reported as discontinued. Burberry has not issued a statement.

Is Burberry The Beat For Men coming back?

So far, we have found no announcement from Burberry that it will return. Our version is an eau de parfum in 50 ml or 100 ml.

Inside the EU, delivery is free on orders of €49 or more. Below that it is a flat €4.99. Outside the EU, delivery is a flat €4.99 on every order. We send every order in 1 to 2 working days. It arrives in 3 to 7 days across the EU and in 7 to 14 days outside the EU. You have 14 days to return an unopened bottle.

Burberry and The Beat for Men are trademarks of their respective owners, and all rights remain with them. Parfumour is not affiliated with, endorsed by, sponsored by, or connected to Burberry in any way, and no business relationship of any kind is implied. Our product is an original interpretation created to evoke a similar scent profile, and the trademark names are used purely for honest, descriptive comparison, so that you can quickly identify the style and fragrance family you are looking for. We make no claim to sell the original product, and we do not use the same ingredients or formula. Any similarity lies in the overall impression of the scent as interpreted by our own perfumers, not in the source materials.