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Burberry · 2008

The Beat

A cup of lightly brewed Ceylon tea, with grey iris and a pinch of cardamom.

The Beat by Burberry (2008) is a women's floral woody fragrance. It opens with Bergamot, Mandarin and Cardamom, has a heart of Tea, Iris and Bluebell and dries down to Cedar, Vetiver and Musk. Best worn in spring and summer.

Launched
2008
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Perfumer
Dominique Ropion, Olivier Polge, Béatrice Piquet
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The Beat notes

Top notes

The first minutes

Heart notes

The character, for hours

Base notes

The lingering trail

Our take

What does The Beat smell like?

Burberry released The Beat for women in 2008, and a men's version followed the same year. Dominique Ropion, Olivier Polge and Béatrice Piquet share the credit. The top brings bergamot and mandarin, warmed by cardamom and pink pepper. It sparkles without sugar. Two accords hold up the heart. One is Ceylon tea, dry and faintly tannic. The other is iris, which brings a grey powder, while bluebell adds a damp green touch. The base is restrained. Cedar, vetiver and musk leave a clean-laundry smell on skin. Think of Bvlgari's Eau Parfumée au Thé Vert, only more floral and more powdery. Burberry has not confirmed whether it is still produced, although US discount retailers still stock it.

When to wear it

Spring and summer, mostly for the office. Four sprays won't bother anyone because it stays close.

VerdictA smart and underrated office floral whose only real flaw is how quickly it fades.

It belongs to the Floral, Woody family. The Beat is one of 25 creations by Burberry in our encyclopedia.

Same spirit

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Tom Ford Violet Blonde 2011 · Eau de Parfum · Women Shared : Mandarin, Pink Pepper, Iris
BP
Bvlgari Bvlgari pour Homme 1995 · Eau de Toilette · Men Shared : Bergamot, Mandarin, Tea
FH
Narciso Rodriguez For Him Bleu Noir Parfum 2022 · Parfum · Men Shared : Bergamot, Mandarin, Cardamom
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Balenciaga Rosabotanica 2014 · Eau de Parfum · Women Shared : Pink Pepper, Cardamom, Cedar
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Prada Infusion d'Iris 2007 · Eau de Parfum · Women Shared : Mandarin, Iris, Cedar
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Guerlain Eau de Cashmere 2026 · Eau de Toilette · Unisex Shared : Pink Pepper, Mandarin, Bergamot
AM
Giorgio Armani Armani Mania (femme) 2004 · Eau de Parfum · Women Shared : Pink Pepper, Iris, Cedar

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The Beat: FAQ

What are the notes of The Beat?

The Beat by Burberry opens with Bergamot, Mandarin, Cardamom and Pink Pepper. Its heart combines Tea, Iris and Bluebell, over a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Musk.

Is The Beat for men or women?

Burberry presents The Beat as a Feminine fragrance. Nothing stops anyone from wearing it: modern perfumery happily blurs these lines.

When was The Beat released?

The Beat was launched in 2008 by Burberry, composed by Dominique Ropion, Olivier Polge, Béatrice Piquet. It comes as an Eau de Parfum.

When should you wear The Beat?

Ideally in spring and summer. Spring and summer, mostly for the office. Four sprays won't bother anyone because it stays close.

Which perfumes smell like The Beat?

Based on shared notes, the closest are Violet Blonde (Tom Ford), Bvlgari pour Homme (Bvlgari), For Him Bleu Noir Parfum (Narciso Rodriguez).

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