Burberry Brit Rhythm for Women

Let me recount to you a little story about Brit Rhythm. 2014, I had just bought Chloé Eau de Parfum during school break. I'm excited to wear it for the new term, but my best friend says she can't stand the scent. Being a good friend, and with a slight broken heart, I set out looking for a new substitute– one that would not offend my friend's nose, but one I would like all the same. When I smelled Brit Rhythm for the first time at the store, it reminded me of an auntie. No biggie I moved on. That day I found no perfume I quite liked, so I went home empty handed. I'd kept a few paper strips though, and Brit Rhythm– she kept inviting me back in. Her drydown was powdery and floral, but never overwhelming. I felt great comfort whenever she greeted my nose. At the time, I was a student at a boarding school, and we were allowed to go into town during the weekends. That whole week I kept her under the pillow close to me. I would smell her before I go to bed, first thing I wake up, between breaks, anticipating the weekend I could finally have her in my keep. I did not ask my best friend if she approved of the scent– I didn't care, I had found the love of my life. I'm rambling, but I think you can tell how much I loved this perfume. I don't wear it anymore, I've since found others that better suit my personality and essence. It's still near and dear to my heart though, and I would love to have this as a room or linen scent. It's sparkly fresh, crisp, and airy. Whenever I smell this I think of posh kids in vine-covered brick buildings studying for their exams. Brit Rhythm is bright, clean, inoffensive, and streamlined. I don't remember the performance anymore, but remembered buying a set that came with a rollerball as well as a body lotion. That worked well for keeping the scent longer.

I like most Burberry fragrances with Brit and Body being my favourites. When this came out, I had to have it, but when I tried it on, I was mostly 'meh' about it - and forgot about it for some years. At some point I started layering my perfumes, and was blown away by combining Brit Rhythm with YSL Manifesto L'Eclat (that I find kind of dull on its own). I realized that Brit Rhythm was gorgeously understated and that I may have tried it out during the wrong season. It comes ALIVE if you use it in spring - and I love it on its own there. It's a gorgeous somewhat powdery lavender, but still fresh. Thus intrigued I searched for more lavender perfumes, and got Mon Guerlain, which is gorgeous with the warmer notes of vanilla and coumarin. Then came 2019 and YSL Libre was released - and I've been wanting to sample it for ages, but haven't gotten around to it. Meanwhile I'd been stalking reviews of it here on Fragrantica, and while people were comparing it to soooo many different perfumes one reviewer stated that it reminded her of Brit Rhythm and Burberry London. While I have no clue if she's right, I had to try out that combo and lo-and-behold, it's to die for! I like Burberry London, but find it somewhat screechy, but layered with Brit Rhythm, the screechiness is subdued into a wonderful, powdery floral. To sum it up, Brit Rhythm is great on its own if you wear it during spring - but it's insanely divine when you layer it with other perfumes.

This stuff is divine. I have heard an ugly rumour that this is discontinued, and I have also been on a lavender kick lately, so - naturally - I needed to get my hands on a bottle. It's so much better than I expected! Yes, there's a definite laundry powder element, but - hey - I like that (when done well). It's slightly sharp, clean, soft lavender with gentle violets (orris root, apparently) and warm musk. Geberally, I'm getting lavender, pink pepper, orris root, aldehydes, neroli, musk, and... sure...it has a particular woodiness. Sadly, nothing screams 'blackberry leaf' or 'orange blossom', but I'm not mad. Certainly, if you overspray, you'll choke yourself, so...be kind. I'm also completely thrown by why this is a part of the "Brit" line. It smells nothing like "Brit". The only similarity are the bottles. The longevity and sillage is actually impressive, considering "laundry scents" don't tend to hang around on me. This, and "Blanche" are similar in terms of uber-clean scents of this vein. This is cozier whilst "Blanche" is more clinical (still a compliment, it's bomb). I love the bottle. A tall, rectangular glass with an engraved optical-illusion pattern. Fun! A comforting weight. The plastic cap is okay. A bit at ends with the heavy glass aspect, but no biggie. I've used between 1/4 and 1/3 of a 90ml bottle, and I'm already nervous about where to get my next Rhythm fix. Repurchase-worthy! *** Kitty rating: 8.5/10.

This perfume was discontinued some time ago and so as I searched for it in the UK for over a year, I knew I was a long shot from finding it. Its close sister Brit Rhythm Floral just wasn't the same thing and couldn't substitute. So you will imagine my surprise on finding a 90ml in a perfume store while on holiday in West Africa. From the notes and numerous YouTube videos, I just knew I'd love it... and oh yes, now that I've tested and worn it, I absolutely do. This is an EDT with EDT projection but EDP longevity. It is fresh in the opening, clean due to a cedar based dry down, comforting from the musk, feminine, lavender leading, powdery from the iris, and faintly woody. I would like to smell this on a man, I think body chemistry might turn it unisex, but it coasts along that clean-musky-feminine zone. This turns very musky in the dry down (not white musk). This is a perfume you wear for yourself, not to be smelt by others, but to feel good, feminine and clean. The sort of fragrance you'd put on right after a shower, and then get into your clean sheets for bed. It is not a loud performer but it lingers a long while (my skin doesn't absorb perfume quickly). I've worn this in both cool and warm weather, humid and dry and I think it's suitable for all seasons. I have already secured a back-up bottle.

This is not quite what I thought it’d be! In my amateur mind, I was expecting a sweeter, milder lavender scent. This instead knocks your off your feet with unsweetened, herbaceous, heady lavender - I guess that’s the difference between the French and English varieties! It sweetens as it dries down, with mild white florals and a whisper of citrus. A little sophisticated but not pompous, living the high life but never forgetting her roots, head in the clouds but feet on the ground. Moderate/strong sillage, dries to a skin scent at 3-4 hours on me. Clings to hair and clothes much longer. Waking up to this scent, faded but definitely still there, is quite a pleasant way to start the day. With all that being said, I really, really like it... not quite a “love”, but it’s up there. Maybe not my signature, but it could be someone’s... it’s interesting enough to stand out, but inoffensive enough to wear at the office or around the house. Edit: After some thought and a little more time wearing it, I’ve decided to upgrade my “like” to a “love”. This fragrance has the ability to make you feel put-together even in a sweatshirt and unwashed hair. The performance is also nothing to scoff at. The laughably low price tag is absolutely not an indicator of quality.