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Burberry · Sold as feminine
Burberry London Special Edition for Women
The quiet confidence of walking through the streets of London, where a crisp autumn day gives way to a warm embrace from a cozy café.
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Burberry London Special Edition for WomenPremium · $100–250
48%Similar accords, often for lessSoryani Pour Femme · RasasiBudget tier, under $40 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Launched in 2008, Burberry London Special Edition for Women by Dominique Ropion is a fragrance that captures the essence of British elegance and sophistication. The composition opens with a vibrant interplay of grapefruit and peach, giving way to a heart of rose and honeysuckle that feels both classic and modern. The base notes of musk, patchouli, and mahogany create a warm and enveloping finish that is distinctly Burberry—polished yet approachable.
Apply this fragrance with two sprays — the grapefruit and peach top notes are bright but fade quickly. The musky base blooms after an hour, ensuring a lasting warmth that is best experienced close to skin rather than across a room.
Fig. 01 — Burberry London Special Edition for Women, Burberry
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Dominique Ropion
The master of power and poetryDominique Ropion is one of the great perfumers of the modern era — a creator whose work bridges the gap between technical mastery and pure artistic expression.
“I had the idea of adding an exceptional quantity of Turkish rose.”
Dominique Ropion · Frédéric Malle / Nose interview
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 31%, disliked or hated by 16%.