Burberry Hero, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Juniper and cracked pepper over cedar logs in cool morning air.

Main accordswoody, fresh spicy, aromatic, citrus, powdery

Hero by Burberry, bottle pictured with its key notes: Bergamot, Juniper and Black Pepper
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 3–6 h

    • Atlas Cedar
    • Himalayan Cedar
    • Virginian Cedar
Lasts
3–6 h
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumnSpring

Time of dayDaytime

Best forWork

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 74%Moderate

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 64%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 42%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 55%Daytime

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Longevity, 1,198 votes

  • Very weak3%41 votes
  • Weak7%83 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)74%881 votes
  • Long lasting13%157 votes
  • Eternal3%36 votes

Sillage, 1,339 votes

  • Intimate26%352 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)64%857 votes
  • Strong8%112 votes
  • Enormous1%18 votes

Season, 1,198 votes

  • Spring35%419 votes
  • Summer8%96 votes
  • Autumn (Most voted)42%503 votes
  • Winter15%180 votes

Time of day, 1,198 votes

  • Daytime (Most voted)55%659 votes
  • Office30%359 votes
  • Evening10%120 votes
  • Night out5%60 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €7.29Was €11.90SAVE 39%
    • Per ml: €2.43/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear
10 ml decant of Hero by Burberry next to the original bottle

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Every perfume we sell is the authentic original, decanted from the perfume house’s own bottle.

Key notes
Decant sizes

We buy our bottles from authorized EU distributors and directly from the brands, and 10ML decants every perfume itself.

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Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Burberry Hero in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

Opens with bright bergamot, then juniper and a pinch of black pepper bring a cool, clean, fresh lift. The base is all cedar, smooth, dry and steady from start to finish.

How it wears

The perfume community reports moderate wear and moderate projection, with some finding the wear long-lasting. It is calm and not aggressive.

When to wear it

Wearers favour autumn and spring, mostly by day, and it is often chosen for the office. Its quiet freshness suits work settings.

Who it suits

Suits a man who likes cedar and juniper and wants a clean, comforting woody scent for work. It is straightforward, so those who look for something challenging may find it simple.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Burberry Hero comes as 3ml for €7.29 (€2.43/ml), 10ml for €19.98 (€2.00/ml) and 30ml for €51.30 (€1.71/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Burberry Hero smell like?

Burberry Hero opens with Bergamot. The heart brings Black Pepper and Juniper. It dries down to Atlas Cedar, Himalayan Cedar and Virginian Cedar. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as woody, fresh spicy, aromatic, citrus and powdery.

Is Burberry Hero long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (74% of votes), and 16% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (64% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Burberry Hero good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for spring and autumn; summer takes only 8% of season votes.

Is Burberry Hero good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 15% of season votes go to winter.

Is Burberry Hero for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 85% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 15% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Burberry Hero to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other times of day, but the office still takes 30% of time-of-day votes.

Who makes Burberry Hero?

Hero is made by Burberry. It was launched in 2021. The concentration is Parfum.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Burberry Hero?

A 10ml decant of Burberry Hero holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Burberry perfumes can I try?

Besides Burberry Hero, 10ML has Burberry Her, Goddess and Burberry Women from Burberry, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Burberry Hero decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Burberry Hero decant is filled by hand from an original Burberry bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Burberry Hero fresh or warm?

Fresh and woody: bergamot opens it crisply, juniper and black pepper add a clean bite in the heart, and cedar gives a dry, comforting base. The community pairs it with autumn and spring days.

What do people like most about Burberry Hero?

People call it fresh, woody, comforting and masculine, with a lovely cedar note that stays. They also like that its performance is moderate and not aggressive, which suits the office.

Where can I buy Burberry Hero as a decant?

At 10ML: Burberry Hero comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €19.98 (€2.00/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.