BURBERRY My Eau de Parfum is a polished, city-chic floral that opens bright and dewy, then melts into clean musk and silky woods. Think fresh rose petals after rain with a hint of peony lift, crisp and feminine rather than sugary. It plays beautifully for the office, brunch, and smart evenings. If you want Beast Mode sillage or dessert-level sweetness, this isn’t that. If you want quietly luxe and put-together, it shines.
Overall Rating: 4.4/5
What it is & who it’s for
A modern eau de parfum centered on fresh rose and airy peony over creamy musk and soft woods. Built for someone who wants a signature that feels clean, refined, and effortless. Ideal for 20s–40s office wear, first dates where you want close, classy projection, and year-round in climate control.
Buy if: you love fresh florals, want something unmistakably feminine, and prefer clean over sweet.
Skip if: you chase heavy sillage, thick white florals, or cozy vanillas.
How it actually smells (note by note)
- Opening (first 10 minutes): lemony sparkle over watery sweet pea and rosebud. It feels like crisp air and a new trench coat. Zero syrup.
- Heart (10–90 minutes): rose unfurls with peony and a soft fruit nuance that reads youthful without going girlish. Smooth, petal-soft, elegant.
- Dry-down (90 minutes onward): skin-hugging musk, pale woods, a faint creaminess. The rose stays present but tucks closer to the skin, giving a polished, cashmere-soft trail.
Mood board: belted trench, silk scarf, glossy bob, latte in hand. Quiet confidence.
Performance and projection
- Longevity: 6–7 hours on moisturised skin. 8–10 hours on clothing.
- Projection: soft to moderate. About half an arm’s length for the first 2–3 hours, then intimate.
- Heat vs cold: holds up in warm rooms and spring days. In winter outdoors it sits closer, so add one fabric spray.
- Where it excels: open-plan offices, client meetings, daytime dates, weddings where you want to smell fresh and tasteful, not loud.
Application tips that help
- Two sprays for office. Three to four for evening indoors.
- One light mist on a scarf or cardigan extends the trail without shouting.
- Pair with a clean musk body lotion for extra softness or a sheer vanilla lotion to warm the base without turning gourmand.
Bottle, atomiser, and value
Squared glass, ribbon detail, and a cap that nods to Burberry hardware. The sprayer gives a fine, even cloud that flatters airy florals. Price sits mid-designer. Given the wear time and versatility, value is strong if you’re in the fresh-floral camp.
Pros ✅
- Fresh rose and peony done modern, not powdery
- Office-safe profile with a clean, skin-like finish
- Easy to dress up or down, strong “everyday signature” potential
- Quality atomiser and tasteful presentation
Cons ❌
- Projection is intentionally restrained
- Rose and peony must be your thing
- Can feel too polite for winter nights or outdoor events
Comparisons that matter
- Chanel Coco Mademoiselle: brighter citrus-patchouli and more presence. Choose Chanel for sparkle and sillage. Choose My EDP for cleaner, softer polish.
- YSL Libre EDP: lavender-vanilla power floral with a sweet, smooth finish. Libre projects more and feels glam. My EDP is fresher, cleaner.
- Armani Sì EDP: fruity blackcurrant and vanilla warmth. If you like cozy sweetness, Sì wins. If you like dewy rose clarity, My EDP wins.
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Verdict
BURBERRY My Eau de Parfum is a dependable, flattering floral that makes you smell groomed without effort. It will not dominate a room, and that is exactly why it slides into real life so well. If “clean, feminine, and quietly luxe” is your brief, this is a smart buy.
FAQ
Is it strong enough to last a workday?
On moisturised skin it lasts a standard 6–7 hours. Add one fabric spray for a subtle evening carry-over.
Does it smell old-fashioned?
No. The rose is fresh and dewy with peony lift, which keeps it modern and breathable.
Will it trigger headaches if I’m sensitive to florals?
It’s gentle and low on sweetness, but test first. Start with one spray to collarbone, not pulse points near the face.
Best season to wear it?
Spring and early autumn are perfect. Works all year in climate control.
Can I layer it?
Yes. Clean musk lotion for softness, or a sheer vanilla lotion for warmth. Avoid heavy white-floral layers that might compete.
See also
If you like clean, feminine florals with polish, you might enjoy our takes on Chanel Coco Mademoiselle and YSL Libre Eau de Parfum, plus our roundups Best Feminine Perfume of 2025 and Best Perfume Dupes if you’re hunting similar vibes at different price points.
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