7
Notes
8
Accords
2
Perfumers
The Beat for Men
masculine
Created by Domitille Michalon Bertier, Olivier Polge
The Beat for Men by Burberry is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. The Beat for Men was launched in 2008. The Beat for Men was created by Olivier Polge and Domitille Michalon Bertier. Top notes are Black Pepper, Citron and Violet; middle notes are Thyme and Geranium; base notes are Vetiver and Woody Notes.
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Best Season
41%
Win
85%
Spr
59%
Sum
60%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
44%
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
1,517 votes
3.80
Love it
40026%
Like it
72848%
OK
886%
Dislike
28119%
Hate it
201%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 8 community opinions from Reddit
6.5
/ 10 community score
The Beat for Men is a polarizing fragrance with exceptional performance that requires patience; its aggressive, patchouli-heavy opening is off-putting to many, but those who wait for the dry down often appreciate its unique character. Community consensus is divided, with some considering it a masterpiece and others unable to overcome the initial harshness, making it a "love it or hate it" fragrance.
Strengths
- Excellent longevity (12+ hours)
- Unique and polarizing opening that settles into an appealing dry down
- Strong performance and projection
- Iconic fragrance that influenced many flankers
Weaknesses
- Extremely harsh and offensive opening (patchouli bomb, burning rubber smell)
- Can cause headaches due to initial intensity
- Highly polarizing - not for everyone despite cult following
- Opening smell resembles Axe body spray
Best for
Evening wearThose who appreciate challenging fragrancesBedtime/relaxationCold weather
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
