Burberry London

London for Men by Burberry (2006)

Released in 2006 and crafted by perfumer Antoine Lie, Burberry London for Men captured the city’s elegant warmth in a refined oriental-spicy composition. Built around bergamot, lavender, cinnamon, leather, mimosa, tobacco leaf, guaiac wood, opoponax, and oakmoss, this fragrance is beloved by fans for its distinctive boozy-tobacco-leather character. Many fragrance enthusiasts consider it one of Burberry’s finest masculine creations.

Two decades after release, Burberry London for Men remains in production on Burberry’s official site as an Eau de Toilette and is widely available through major retailers. Our interpretation captures the same iconic masculine signature as a long-lasting Eau de Parfum, made in the EU.

Bottle size: 50ml · Concentration: Eau de Parfum (up to 40% perfume oil) · Made in EU

How It Smells

The opening is immediately distinctive with bergamot, lavender, and warm cinnamon creating an aromatic introduction that signals depth ahead. There is no shy citrus burst. London for Men announces its sophistication from the first spray.

The heart introduces the soul of the fragrance: rich leather and refined mimosa flower. Sophisticated, slightly powdery, deeply masculine. The dry-down settles on heady tobacco leaves, smooth guaiac wood, dignified oakmoss, opoponax resin, and clean musks. A base that lingers on skin for many hours with refined, slightly old-world, deeply masculine depth.

Notes

Top: Bergamot, Lavender, Cinnamon
Heart: Leather, Mimosa Flower
Base: Tobacco Leaf, Guaiac Wood, Opoponax, Oakmoss

The Upgrade

Where the original is sold as Eau de Toilette with moderate longevity, our Eau de Parfum format with up to 40% perfume oil concentration delivers 8 to 10 hours on skin, longer on fabric. The same iconic tobacco-leather character, dramatically improved wear time.

How Our Version Compares

Our interpretation captures the bergamot-lavender-cinnamon opening, leather-mimosa heart, and warm tobacco-guaiac wood-oakmoss base that defines London for Men. Built as a long-lasting Eau de Parfum at up to 40% concentration, typically 8 to 10 hours on skin, longer on fabric.

Common Questions

Why is London for Men so beloved?

Fans particularly love its distinctive tobacco-leather character with cinnamon and opoponax adding unusual warmth. Many fragrance enthusiasts consider it one of Burberry’s finest masculine creations, with a sophistication that goes beyond typical designer cologne.

Who created Burberry London for Men?

The fragrance was crafted by Antoine Lie, known for many distinctive niche and designer compositions.

When is the best time to wear London for Men?

Autumn and winter especially. Evening and formal occasions. The warm tobacco-leather base needs cool weather to really come through.

How long does this fragrance last on the skin?

Typically 8 to 10 hours on skin, longer on clothing. Our Eau de Parfum format significantly outperforms the original EDT on wear time.

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