I’ve been wearing Burberry Hero Eau de Toilette for a while now, and overall I think it’s a really solid everyday fragrance. It’s clean, fresh, and easy to wear without feeling too heavy or complicated. When I first spray it, I get a bright citrus opening that smells very fresh and a little sweet. After a few minutes it starts to settle into a smooth woody scent. The cedarwood really stands out to me, and it gives the fragrance a nice masculine feel without being too strong. It’s the kind of scent that just smells put-together and modern. Performance is decent but not amazing. I usually get a few hours out of it before it starts to fade, but it stays close to the skin after the first hour or two. It’s great for daytime, the office, or just running around town because it’s not overpowering. Ratings (my opinion): - Scent: 8/10 – Fresh, woody, and very easy to like. - Longevity: 6/10 – Lasts a few hours but not all day. - Sillage: 5/10 – Moderate at first, then becomes more subtle. Overall, I think Burberry Hero EDT is a great casual fragrance. It’s simple, clean, and versatile—something you can wear almost anywhere without worrying about it being too much.

Got a bunch of samples from my last store visit: - Boss The Scent EDT - Montblanc Explorer (new batch) - Terre d’Hermès EDP Intense - Moncler Pour Homme & Femme (couples duo) - Moncler Sunrise EDP I also tested two fragrances in-store. First was Maison Margiela Up At Dawn. It’s an airy, earthy, musky rose. Very uplifting and clean. Feels properly unisex to me, though for a lot of people it would probably lean feminine. If you like rose, this is a must-try. It smells like walking through a fresh rose garden like it says on the bottle. Then I tried Scandal Elixir. Opening has a really nice cherry note. It feels like JPGs take on Stronger With You Powerfully. From a first impression, Absolu is still my favourite flanker. Same core perfumers here, with additional support from Louise Turner, which is interesting given her iconic work on Lost Cherry. I think this one needs a full skin test. It feels like it could evolve quite differently off paper. Definitely one I want to try properly before warmer weather kicks in.