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BurberryEau de Parfum · EST. 2018

Her Eau de Parfum

A juicy fruity-gourmand built around a thick berry accord of blackcurrant, strawberry, and raspberry over a violet, amber, and musk base. A playful, modern feminine with strong berry sweetness and good projection.

NOSE: Francis KurkdjianRELEASED: 2018RETAIL: $70 - $120
The Quick Answer

Her Eau de Parfum opens on Blackcurrant and Strawberry, moves through Violet and Jasmine, and dries down to Amber and Musk. At $70 - $120 it is which sits at fair mid-range value, with long lasting (7h - 9h) on skin. Reasonably safe to blind buy if the note list appeals to you.

ADEGBE ANALYSIS SCORES

8.6
Expert
7.6
Longevity
7.4
Sillage
9.6
Versatility
9.5
Value

Scores are AdeGbe's editorial analysis based on composition, concentration and community-reported performance — not a single personal wear test.

Approx. $0.70/ml — Based on the lowest street price ($70) over an assumed 100ml bottle for this concentration.

OLFACTORY PYRAMID BREAKDOWN

TOP NOTESFirst impression · 15–30 min
  • Blackcurrant
  • Strawberry
  • Blueberry
HEART NOTESCore character · 2–4 hours
  • Violet
  • Jasmine
  • Blackberry
BASE NOTESDry-down · 6–24+ hours
  • Amber
  • Musk
  • Woody Notes

EXPERT ANALYSIS — COMPOSITION & PERFORMANCE

AG
AdeGbe Fragrance Research Team Data-Driven Analysis
Olfactory composition & performance assessment
Updated Spring 2026Eau de ParfumMethodology: note-pyramid analysis + community performance data + AdeGbe scoring model

Her Eau de Parfum by Burberry is a juicy fruit-leaning eau de parfum released in 2018, composed by Francis Kurkdjian. This is our research team's structured analysis of how it is built, how it performs, and who it suits — based on its composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.

The Opening

From the first spray, Blackcurrant, Strawberry, Blueberry establish a juicy fruit character that defines the top of the composition.

The Heart

The middle phase is juicy fruit and floral: Violet, Jasmine, Blackberry carry the core of the scent through its most expressive hours.

The Dry-Down

Hours later it resolves into a golden amber and soft musk foundation — Amber, Musk, Woody Notes — that determines the lasting memory of the scent.

Projected Performance Timeline
Hour 1
Blackcurrant and Strawberry opening. Strong, room-filling projection.
Hour 4
Violet and Jasmine heart fully developed. Still projecting clearly.
Hour 8
Amber and Musk base emerges. Performance holding well.
Hour 10
Soft base notes still detectable close to skin.
Longevity
7.6/10
Sillage
7.4/10
Blind Buy
LOW RISK
Final Score
8.8/10

Who Should Buy Her Eau de Parfum

Her Eau de Parfum leans feminine but is wearable by anyone who enjoys the style. Its season vector points strongest to spring, and its day/night balance makes it best suited to versatile day-to-night wear. If you gravitate toward juicy fruit and floral compositions and want strong longevity, it belongs on your shortlist.

One Honest Warning

No major red flags in the composition, but fragrance is personal — skin chemistry can shift the balance of notes, so a sample wear is always wiser than a blind purchase at this price.

Analysis based on composition, community-aggregated performance data, and the AdeGbe scoring model.A human skin-test review is added as our team tests each fragrance.

PERFORMANCE INDEX & SUITABILITY VECTORS

LONGEVITY FACTORLong Lasting (7h - 9h)
Weak (1h)Moderate (4-6h)Beast (24h+)
SILLAGE / PROJECTIONModerate Projection
IntimateModerateEnormous
DAY · NIGHT SUITABILITY
DAY
55%
NIGHT
45%
GENDER INDEXFeminine
FEMININEUNISEXMASCULINE
SEASON SUITABILITY VECTOR
SPRING 🌸30%
SUMMER ☀️25%
AUTUMN 🍂25%
WINTER ❄️20%

PROJECTED PERFORMANCE TIMELINE

Projected from this fragrance's concentration, note structure and reported longevity — an analysis, not a single personal wear test.

Hour 1
Top burst

Blackcurrant and Strawberry lead the opening before the volatile top notes burn off.

Projection: Strong
Hour 4
Heart in bloom

Violet and Jasmine take over as the core character of the fragrance.

Projection: Strong
Hour 8
Early dry-down

Amber and Musk anchor the scent close to the skin.

Projection: Moderate
Hour 12
Base residue

A skin-scent of Amber and Musk is what typically remains by now.

Projection: Skin-close

Wear It

  • ✓Spring (30% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Summer (25% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Autumn / Fall (25% seasonal fit)
  • ✓Flexible across day and night

Skip It

  • ✗Few hard limits — a fairly easy all-rounder

Blind-Buy Risk

25/100SAFE
Risk factors
  • • Balanced, conventional profile with no major red flags
In its favour
  • • Nothing in the published notes suggests an unusually divisive scent.

INGREDIENT SAFETY SNAPSHOT

Benzyl Salicylate / Benzyl Benzoate

White-floral declarables; usually well tolerated but listed under EU rules.

Benzyl Benzoate (fixative)

Generally well-tolerated base/fixative materials with low sensitiser risk.

This snapshot is based on the published note list, not a full INCI ingredient breakdown. Always check the box for the official allergen declaration and patch-test if you have sensitive skin. See full ingredient-safety guides →

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What does Burberry Her smell like?
Burberry Her is a fruity-gourmand dominated by a jammy berry accord of blackcurrant, strawberry, and raspberry, with violet in the heart and a warm amber-musk base. It is sweet, juicy, and playful.
Is Burberry Her good for daytime?
Yes, for casual day and evening wear. Its sweet, berry-forward profile is youthful and fun, though it leans too sweet and informal for strict office or formal occasions.
How long does Burberry Her last?
The Eau de Parfum typically lasts 7 to 9 hours with moderate projection. The amber-musk base helps the berry accord linger longer than many comparable fruity fragrances.
Is Her Eau de Parfum worth buying?
For the money, Her Eau de Parfum ($70 - $120) is a fair buy. It projects at a moderate projection level and lasts in the range of long lasting (7h - 9h), which puts its performance around the average mark. It is worth it if you connect with its Blackcurrant and Strawberry character; if you want an all-occasion safe blind buy, sample first because it leans flexible but specific.
Can I wear Her Eau de Parfum to the office?
Yes, within reason. Her Eau de Parfum sits at a moderate moderate projection projection, which is generally office-friendly with one to two sprays. Apply before you leave home rather than at your desk, and you should stay within polite, non-intrusive range through the working day.
Is Her Eau de Parfum good for summer?
Not really. Her Eau de Parfum scores only 25% for summer — heat tends to amplify its Amber and Musk base and push it toward cloying. It performs far better in spring, so save it for cooler months and reach for something lighter when it is hot.
How many sprays of Her Eau de Parfum should I use?
Two to four sprays suits most people. Her Eau de Parfum has moderate projection projection, so you can apply a little more generously than a beast-mode scent without crowding others. Spread sprays across pulse points and let it settle; its long lasting (7h - 9h) longevity means you rarely need to reapply.
Is Her Eau de Parfum safe for sensitive skin?
Her Eau de Parfum is an alcohol-based eau de parfum and its note list includes materials such as Blackcurrant, Strawberry and Blueberry, some of which fall under EU-declarable allergen rules (for example linalool, limonene or coumarin depending on the notes). That does not make it unsafe — most wearers have no reaction — but if your skin is reactive, spray onto clothing or patch-test on the inner arm first. This guidance is based on the published note list, not a full INCI breakdown.

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