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Burberry · Sold as masculine
The Beat for Men
The quiet intensity of a London meeting room where the crisp freshness of citrus and pepper blends seamlessly with rich, earthy undertones.
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The Beat for MenPremium · $100–250
45%Similar accords, often for lessJimmy Choo Man Extreme · Jimmy ChooMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares black pepper, geranium and woody notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2008, The Beat for Men by Burberry is a Woody Aromatic fragrance created by perfumers Olivier Polge and Domitille Michalon Bertier. This composition opens with the freshness of citron and black pepper, creating an invigorating start that transitions into a heart of violet, thyme, and geranium. These notes add a layer of complexity before settling into woody and earthy base notes, including vetiver. The Beat for Men is a modern scent that embodies Burberry's blend of British elegance with contemporary design.
One or two sprays are sufficient to capture the essence of this fragrance. The citron and black pepper top notes are invigorating but fade within an hour, making way for the deeper woody and earthy base notes that stay close to the skin throughout the day.
Fig. 01 — The Beat for Men, Burberry
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Domitille Michalon-Bertier
Perfume as a library of smellsDomitille Michalon Bertier is a Vice President Perfumer at IFF who trained at ISIPCA between 1992 and 1994, part of the school's YSL promotion, and joined IFF as a trainee in 1994 before being promoted to Senior Perfumer in 2007.
Co-created with Olivier Polge
The The Beat line
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The originalThe Beat for MenBurberry · Premium · $100–250Jimmy Choo · 2024Jimmy Choo Man ExtremeShares Black pepper, Geranium and Woody notes$40–100★ 3.68 (289)45%Match
Zara · 2021Frayed EdgeShares Black pepper and Vetiverunder $40★ 3.83 (35)44%Match
Ralph Lauren · 2016Portrait of New York VetiverShares Black pepper and Vetiver$40–100★ 4.48 (23)
With Burberry Garden Roses
Adds green, rose and fruity; shares vetiver.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 27%, disliked or hated by 19%.