The newest member of the My Burberry family, My Burberry Black, had me at first sniff. Created by CEO Christopher Bailey in collaboration with renowned perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, this decadent fragrance is inspired by the classic black Burberry Heritage trench coat, as seen in the bottle’s finely crafted detailing. As someone who has a weaknesses for anything dark, brooding, and boozy, I had a feeling — without even knowing the ingredients — that this scent would be right up my alley. I was so, so right.
By the way, when the press package arrived, I swear it took me forever to open it up as I didn’t want to ruin the lovely way it was tied. Can you blame me? And can we take a second to ooh over seeing one’s initials on a bottle of fragrance?
Lily James shot by Mario Testino for My Burberry Black
My Burberry Black Parfum (these packaging details get me every time…)
My Burberry Black Parfum
My Burberry Black Parfum (CAN $138.00/90 ml) | Let me set the mood for you:
“…a London garden amidst a gathering storm, heavy rain contrasting with the warm and captivating flora … the sensual elements of a black Burberry trench coat against bare skin”
The latest take on the My Burberry collection of fragrances, My Burberry Black, takes a decidedly sensuous turn (some might even say lascivious, according to the above – and I love it). The details start with the amber-coloured heavy glass bottle with its faux horn cap, the latter echoing the distinctive buttons of the brand’s iconic trench, followed by the black hand-tied English-woven gabardine knot made in Castleford, Yorkshire, which pays homage to the weatherproof fabric invented by Thomas Burberry over 100 years ago.
The fragrance is a heady and darker version of anything else in this family, fusing the scent of ‘sun-drenched jasmine and peach nectar with a touch of rose’. That signature rose note lies at the heart of My Burberry Black, but it’s been given a sugary twist to offset the boozier tone of the amber patchouli, and thus taking it into more erotic territory.
- Top note: jasmine flower
- Heart notes: candied rose and peach nectar
- Base note: amber patchouli
I’ve always tended to lean towards sultry oriental/musky fragrances, as I find that they mesh the best with my body’s chemistry and don’t wind up giving me a headache as so many florals can. My Burberry Black strikes all the right notes for me: assertive yet undeniably sensual, feminine but with a masculine undertone — like the feel of wearing your man’s shirt and nothing else, and with an almost smoky lingering presence that gets you noticed (in the very best way). Or as I like to call it, bottled sophisticated lust.
Bonus: you can have your bottle of My Burberry Black personalized — just like mine — with up to 3 initials through the monogrammed service available in select stores.
Detail: hand-tied black gabardine knot
Detail: English-woven in Castleford, Yorkshire
Detail: faux horn-finish cap
Detail: personalized bottle monogrammed with my initials
So basically, if you’re a fan of the Burberry brand, have a weakness for fine detailing, adore the thought of owning something monogrammed, and above all, prefer your scent to be on the drop-dead sexy side, then My Burberry Black is the one. Another thought to leave you with: the holidays are looming closer ever day and how awesome would it be for that special someone on your list to receive their very own monogrammed bottle? You’re welcome.
Available at select drugstores, Sephora, The Bay, Nordstrom & Sears nationwide
Press sample/As always, all opinions are my own
