by Burberry
Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum presents a deeply woody and sweet amber fragrance with resonant incense and warm balsamic depth. The opening features a fleeting green freshness from pine needles, quickly settling into a rich, resinous core dominated by benzoin, olibanum, and layered cedar notes. The scent evolves into a smooth, linear profile of soft, sweet woodiness with a subtle smoky incense undertone, creating a warm, enveloping atmosphere ideal for colder months. While it lacks the sharp, vibrant clarity of the original Hero EDT, it offers superior longevity and a more refined, layered drydown. The projection is moderate, with good staying power, and the scent is universally wearable—pleasing to both men and women without being overtly masculine or synthetic. Though some find it overly sweet or cloying in the opening, the overall composition is pleasant, balanced, and deeply comforting, with a creamy, vanilla-like sweetness that persists gently throughout. It appeals most during winter, evening wear, or formal settings, and performs well even under warm conditions with moderate sillage.