My Scent Arsenal - Burberry Brit

Are you guys OCD about some of your possessions? I know I am, and I'm not quite sure if anyone else does this. I can't have too much of some things because I feel I'm being "unfair" to the others. I can't have multiple necklaces that I really like and then not wear them. Yes yes, I'm a weirdo. My mother bought me a diamond heart necklace for my graduation in 2005 and I wore it almost three years straight everyday. Then this spring, I got a Tiffany Tag necklace and now that has become my everyday necklace. I have earrings that are for certain styles and looks (huge gold doorknockers, silver hoops, flashy nighttime gear), but the only ones I wear are a set of pearls and a set of diamond studs. They're classic and just my style and I go back and forth between the two pairs at different times of the year. The only thing this doesn't apply to is makeup, and even then I try not to have more than one of the same things. My perfume is no different. I have a couple of different fragrances, but I only really wear two. An everyday, daytime scent. And my special occasion, seductive, evening scent. Today I'm going to review my everyday favorite, Burberry Brit.

Product: 5 out of 5

Packaging: 5 out of 5

Quality: 5 out of 5

Price: 3.3 oz. - $85/ 1.7 oz. - $65 at Burberryusaonline.com, but is usually significantly cheaper at a department store, Sephora, or another online retailer.

The Claim: “Top notes are Italian lime, icy pear and crisp green almond. A green oriental fragrance that features a surprising mix of sugar and spice. Heart notes: sugared almond and white peony. Dry down notes: amber, mahoganywood, tonka beans and vanilla.” - Burberryusaonline.com

The Good: I'm in love with it! Though how can you be surprised when I wear it everyday? lol. While I've heard it described as fresh and floral, it is nothing of the sort and I'm glad. I'm not a "floral" perfume girl at all; I'm not a girlie girl either I'd say so I really don’t like the dainty rose scents. I personally don't like the smell of many flowers and having my perfume smell like a bouquet is not for me at all. But you really don't think "girly flowers" when you smell this. I think, “classy and sophisticated beauty”. I love the crisp scents of the lime, pear, and almond. I'd never think that the three of them would smell great together, but they do. Citrus and Sugar. It also gives off a scent of vanilla without it being too sweet. A woodsy vanilla and amber. Oh its just so good.

The Bad: I have nothing bad to say about it.

Overall: One of the best perfumes I've ever had. It’s perfect for everyday and I'd be surprised if you didn't get complimented on it. But you really have to try this perfume in person and let it marinate on you to gauge it adequately. Due to different body chemistries, perfumes and fragrances smell differently on different people. But I'd recommend that you definitely give it a chance. And the bottle is so cute. I'm not even a brand snob, I just like high quality things. But you can't deny how cute the Burberry plaid is on the bottle. =} If you're looking for this scent even lighter, try Burberry Brit, Eau de Toilette. I've owned it also and its just as good. I prefer the Eau de Parfum though, because it lasts longer on me and is stronger. I know that at different times during the year they have special sets for the Burberry Brit Collection. Twice I've got it in a set with a lotion and shower gel, so keep an eye out if you're looking for a set.