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Burberry Brit Summer for Men

2012 · For men · Citrus & Fresh

Burberry Brit Summer for Men by Burberry was launched in 2012, a citrus & fresh fragrance for men. Its accord profile is led by citrus, woody and fresh spicy. Key notes: Wild Rose, Cedar and Patchouli.

At a glance

Dominant accordscitrus, woody, fresh spicy
Key notesWild Rose, Cedar, Patchouli
Community rating4.10/5 from 269 votes

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Accord profile

citrus16%woody13%fresh spicy12%rose11%aromatic10%green8%fresh8%musky8%earthy7%floral7%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Burberry Brit Summer for Men (2012) opens with a bright, bracing citrus accord: ginger, mandarin orange, grapefruit and bergamot, lifted by green notes. The citrus dominance (100% in the accords) makes the opening sharp and refreshing rather than sweet, with the ginger adding a dry spark. As it settles, the heart brings wild rose alongside cedar and patchouli — an unusual rose-wood pairing for a men's summer scent, giving it a subtle floral-woody tension. The base of vetiver, tonka bean, musk and mahogany grounds things with earthy warmth and a soft, slightly sweet finish.

This is a limited summer edition, so collectors should note it differs from the original Brit for Men in its lighter, greener, more citrus-forward profile. It suits wearers who want a fresh woody-spicy fragrance for warm weather without heavy sweetness. Best for daytime, casual or office wear in spring and summer. Those who enjoy vetiver-citrus combinations with a rose accent will find it appealing; anyone expecting the deeper oriental character of the standard Brit should sample first.

中文簡介

呢支 Burberry Brit Summer for Men(2012)係夏日限定版,前調以薑、柑橘、西柚、佛手柑同綠葉開場,柑橘主導(100%),清爽帶微辛,唔甜膩。中調野生玫瑰配雪松同廣藿香,花香同木質交織,喺男士夏日香中算少見。基調香根草、零陵香豆、麝香同紅木,收尾帶泥土暖意同柔和甜感。整體係木質辛辣調,適合春夏白天、返工或casual場合;鍾意柑橘香根草配玫瑰點綴嘅人會啱,但如果想要原版 Brit 嘅深沉東方感,建議先試香。限定版身份對收藏者有意義。

Reference data

HouseBurberry
NameBurberry Brit Summer for Men
Launched2012
Marketed asFor men
Dominant familyCitrus & Fresh
Notes recorded12
Accords10

Quick answers

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What are the notes in Burberry Brit Summer for Men?

Burberry Brit Summer for Men by Burberry: top notes are Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Green Notes; heart notes are Wild Rose, Cedar and Patchouli; base notes are Vetiver, Tonka Bean, Musk and Mahogany.

What accords does Burberry Brit Summer for Men have?

The dominant accords recorded for Burberry Brit Summer for Men are citrus (100.0%); woody (81.8%); fresh spicy (72.9%); rose (70.9%); aromatic (63.5%).

When was Burberry Brit Summer for Men launched?

Burberry Brit Summer for Men by Burberry was first released in 2012.

What does Burberry Brit Summer for Men smell like?

Burberry Brit Summer for Men is recorded as a citrus & fresh fragrance, centred on Wild Rose, Cedar and Patchouli.

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