High Tide
“High Tide by Burberry is a Floral Aquatic fragrance for women and men”
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Respected, if divisive — a marine, aquatic composition with a aromatic undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear — and genuinely unisex.
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High Tide by Burberry, created in 2017 by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, is a Floral Aquatic fragrance that captures the essence of a refreshing coastal breeze. The composition opens with bright bergamot and aldehydes, which create an ozonic freshness reminiscent of sea spray. This marine note then gives way to a heart of jasmine and hedione, adding a touch of floral warmth. The base notes of violet leaf, oakmoss, and mossy accords bring a grounding earthiness that complements the aquatic top notes.
Composition & Character
How It Wears
Application Tips
High Tide's marine top notes are bright but fleeting, so layer it with a moisturizer for added longevity. The mossy base develops slowly, making it ideal for daytime wear when you want a subtle yet enduring scent.
Francis Kurkdjian
Founding perfumer · 234 fragrances · French
“My creations are an invitation to choose the scent that suits you daily, because I like the idea that each woman and man can express a part of themselves through perfume.”
Maison Francis Kurkdjian was born in 2009 from the encounter between Francis Kurkdjian, a renowned perfumer with scores of successful creations to his name, and Marc Chaya, Co-founder and President of the fragrance house. At only 24, Francis Kurkdjian composed his first perfume, "Le Male" by Jean Paul Gaultier, an international best-seller and game-changer of its time. Instead of relying on a very promising start to his career, he decided, as a precursor, to explore new possibilities and give olfactory creation a new artistic dimension. In keeping with his visionary outlook, in 2001 he set up his tailor-made perfume workshop, against the general tendency of perfume democratization, while constantly putting his know-how and sensibility at the service of the greatest fashion designers (Rick Owens, Hedi Slimane, Riccardo Tisci, Alber Elbaz or John Galliano), as well as the most iconic houses (Dior, Guerlain or Saint-Laurent). From 2003, artists like Sophie Calle, Christian Rizzo or Sarkis called on him to compose his first olfactory compositions - the starting point of his quest to break down the boundaries between different fields and the senses. In 2008, he was named Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment when you step out of the ocean, feeling invigorated by the briny air and the sun on your skin.
Fig. 01 — High Tide, Burberry
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