Burberry Brit for Her EDP

 

There it is, my half empty bottle of Burberry Brit, the Eau de Parfum version. A blend of almonds, sugar and vanilla… and lime. Green, fresh acidic lime. The lime does tone down a little after the initial spray, but what sets this one apart from any other sweet vanilla almond perfume is that green lime. 

The perfect fall fragrance. Isn't fresh citrus usually more associated with summer fragrances? Not this one. Imagine a cold day. It's cloudy and gray outside. All you want is to stay cozy and warm, wrapped in a blanket. However, you can't spend all day on the couch. You need to get stuff done. And this is where this perfume can be a secret weapon. 

I get the coziness I need from the sweetness of the sugary vanilla almond and that zesty and bright fresh green lime wakes me up and gives me energy to get my mind and my body moving. This will take me off the couch and motivate me to do anything while at the same time keeping me comforted and safe.

Beware of the sweet almonds mixed with lime. It results in an unusual scent that you may not like or take a while to get used to. The first time I've smelled this I was not a fan. Now, I'm absolutely addicted and I suspect my bottle will be over before the end of this fall season.  

Limes are loaded with vitamin C. British sailors were called “limeys” because of the number of limes they would eat to prevent scurvy. I wonder if this is why this perfume is called Burberry "Brit". 


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