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Notes
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Accords
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Perfumer
London for Men
masculine
Created by Antoine Maisondieu
London for Men by Burberry is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for men. London for Men was launched in 2006. The nose behind this fragrance is Antoine Maisondieu. Top notes are Cinnamon, Lavender and Bergamot; middle notes are Leather and Mimosa; base notes are Tobacco Leaf, Guaiac Wood, Opoponax and Oakmoss.
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Best Season
100%
Win
22%
Spr
8%
Sum
95%
Fall
Day & Night
67%
Day
83%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
11,838 votes
4.25
Love it
5.5k46%
Like it
4.8k41%
OK
6556%
Dislike
8017%
Hate it
821%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 56 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The r/fragrance community appreciates Burberry London for Men's pleasant seasonal scent and affordable price, but consistently reports disappointing longevity of only 2-4 hours on skin. While the fragrance is well-regarded for its warm spices and holiday appeal, the weak performance is a significant drawback that many users accept only because of the low cost and ease of reapplication.
Strengths
- Pleasant warm spicy scent with tobacco and pine notes reminiscent of Christmas
- Affordable price point makes it accessible and good value
- Attractive bottle design with recent redesign updates
Weaknesses
- Poor longevity and projection, lasting only 2-4 hours on skin
- Scent becomes a faint skin scent quickly despite multiple applications
- Performance issues persist even when sprayed on clothes rather than skin
Best for
Holiday season wear (November-January)Winter casual occasionsBudget-conscious fragrance buyers willing to reapplyWomen seeking holiday-inspired masculine fragrances
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
