The smell in short
It smells mostly white floral and almond. Jasmine and lemon zest at the top, candied almond and rose in the middle and sandalwood at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Burberry My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum EDP
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum EDP carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Parfum.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
The style of My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by almond and woody. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and almond smells and notes like candied almond and sandalwood.
What My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum costs
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Elizabeth Taylor Passion but less than Jil Sander #4 and Guerlain Mitsouko.
Other Burberry perfumes
This house has 34 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Her, Her Elixir and Her.
How long it lasts
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. It lasts about as long as Jil Sander #4 and Elizabeth Taylor Passion. Base notes like sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. For evenings, Elizabeth Taylor Passion has more depth.
My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Jil Sander #4 (4 shared notes), Elizabeth Taylor Passion (4 shared notes), Guerlain Mitsouko (4 shared notes) and Clandestine Angel Heart (4 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Clandestine Angel Heart starts from €18.
More questions
Is My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum good for summer?
It is better in spring. In hot weather it can feel heavy.
Can men wear My Burberry Black Elixir de Parfum?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.