Juniper BerriesOpens with
LeatherHeart
Tonka BeanDries down to
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Burberry Brit Rhythm
The hiss of an espresso machine two seconds before the cup arrives, in a bustling London café where fresh spices mingle with woody notes and subtle leather.
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Burberry Brit RhythmPremium · $100–250
47%Similar accords, often for lessDKNY Men Summer 2015 · Donna KaranMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares 5 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2013 by perfumers Anne Flipo, Dominique Ropion, and Olivier Polge, Burberry Brit Rhythm is a sophisticated aromatic-woody fragrance that captures the essence of modern British elegance. The composition opens with fresh spices like juniper berries and cardamom, combined with bright notes of verbena and basil, creating an invigorating start. As it settles into its heart, patchouli and styrax bring depth and warmth, while tonka bean adds a touch of sweetness. The base layers of leather, cedar, and incense provide a smoky, earthy finish that is both rich and refined.
Apply Burberry Brit Rhythm lightly — the aromatic top notes are bright but fade within an hour. The smoky base takes time to develop on skin, so it's best worn for longer engagements like office meetings or evening gatherings.
Fig. 01 — Burberry Brit Rhythm, Burberry
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Anne Flipo
Elegance distilledAnne Flipo is a senior perfumer at IFF and one of the most accomplished noses of her generation, responsible for some of the most commercially successful and critically admired fragrances of the 21st century.
“Orange blossom takes a huge part in my signature too. It is the ingredient I would never be fed up with. I could create a thousand perfumes around it, without it ever being redundant.”
Anne Flipo · Everfumed (from Fernweh Editions), July 2020
Co-created with Dominique Ropion and Olivier Polge
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The originalBurberry Brit RhythmBurberry · Premium · $100–250Donna Karan · 2015DKNY Men Summer 2015Shares 5 of its 10 notes$40–100★ 4.43 (7)
With Burberry Garden Roses
Adds citrus, green and rose; shares cedar.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 15%.