London
“London by Burberry is a Floral fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a white floral, citrus composition with a fruity undertone. Voted best for spring and fall wear, leaning feminine.
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London by Burberry was launched in 2006, created by Dominique Ropion and Jean-Marc Chaillan, blending the essence of British elegance with a vibrant floral bouquet. The fragrance opens with citrusy notes from tangerine and clementine, followed by the sweet and delicate rose and jasmine. A heart of honeysuckle and tiare flower adds an enchanting sweetness, while peony brings a touch of sophistication. The base notes of musk, sandalwood, and patchouli ground the composition with warmth and depth.
Within enthusiast circles, London is often nicknamed 'Christmas in a bottle,' treated as an unofficial marker for the start of autumn/winter fragrance season. This vibrant floral scent captures the essence of a classic British afternoon, where the crisp air meets sweet florals.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
Top
Opening
Heart
The Soul
Base
Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
London's citrusy opening notes are bright but fleeting, so apply two sprays to ensure the sweet floral heart and warm base linger throughout the day. This fragrance reads best close to skin rather than projecting into a room.
Dominique Ropion
Founding perfumer · 344 fragrances · French
Dominique Ropion is a daring perfectionist, a true inventor. The risks he takes are invariably accompanied by a relentless pursuit of exact olfactory balance and flawless composition. His perfumes are like great architectural feats: in the same way that a bridge, whose seemingly miraculous suspension of weight is in fact a harnessing of counteracting forces, Dominique often balances excessive doses of powerful ingredients with meticulously-measured, subtler accords, until the composition holds up on its own. A good perfume, he likes to say, must always appear obvious.
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment you step into a bustling London department store, where the crisp autumn air is infused with the scent of fresh florals and warm spices.
Fig. 01 — London, Burberry
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