2008
Burberry London Special Edition for Men
Also asEau de Toilette · 2009 →
Antoine MaisondieuThe nose · 112 fragrances · also made Valentino Uomo Born In Roma Intense (2023)Portrait →

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Burberry London Special Edition for Men

The moment when a brisk city walk transitions into a comfortable leather chair in an exclusive club, where the air is filled with warm spices and subtle florals.

4.16124 ratingsWell loved by wearers
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
fresh spicywoodywarm spicyaromaticfloralpowdery
Burberry London Special Edition for MenPremium · $100–250
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How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate22% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak3%
Weak22%
Moderate53%
Long lasting15%
Eternal7%
SillageModerate24% say strong or enormous
Intimate19%
Moderate57%
Strong19%
Enormous5%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine95%
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Unisex3%
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Feminine3%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Launched in 2008 by perfumer Antoine Maisondieu, Burberry London Special Edition for Men is a Woody Spicy fragrance that encapsulates the essence of modern British elegance. The composition opens with bright bergamot and green apple, introducing a fresh and invigorating contrast to the warm spices like cinnamon and pepper that follow. The heart notes of lavender, violet, and freesia bring a subtle floral touch before settling into a rich base of oak, patchouli, musk, and amber. This fragrance is designed to evoke the crisp sophistication of London’s streets, blending urban energy with classic refinement.

How to wear it

Apply this fragrance to pulse points for a moderate sillage that lasts through the day. The fresh top notes will dissipate within two hours, but the rich base of oak and amber will linger long after. It pairs well with both casual and formal attire.

Fig. 01 — Burberry London Special Edition for Men, Burberry

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Antoine Maisondieu portrait
03 · The nose

Antoine Maisondieu

Naturals with a modern conscience

Antoine Maisondieu is a Senior Perfumer at Givaudan, trained at the perfumery school at Roure.

112fragrances

Collection Burberry London Special Edition for Men

Every edition of this fragrance in our catalog

Designer Burberry

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With Burberry Garden Roses

Adds green, rose and fresh; shares bergamot.

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06 · The Room

What people
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4.16/ 5 · 124 ratings

Well loved by wearers: loved by 43%, disliked or hated by 9%.

Love43%
Like41%
OK7%
Dislike7%
Hate2%
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