The Beat for Men (Eau de Toilette)
Perfumer: Domitille Michalon-Bertier
152 ratings
From your scent profile
Burberry The Beat for Men Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and spicy men's scent that suits spring and autumn, from daytime errands to the office.
Skunky's take: A daytime friend, easy at the office and on busy days.
How does it perform?
From 112 community ratings, all out of 10.
Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.
Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.
Sits nicely on a shelf.
Most people feel it is worth the price.
Blind buy risk
58% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.
Notes
They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.
Top notesfirst 15 minutes
Heart notesfirst few hours
Base noteswhat stays into the evening
Accords
From most dominant to most subtle.
- Fresh
- Citrus
- Green
- Spicy
- Woody
What does The Beat for Men (Eau de Toilette) smell like?
Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays comfortable at a desk, at work and through everyday routines without crowding the people around you. Most voters pick spring and autumn, summer follows, and few choose winter. It reads masculine and modern.
The opening pairs black pepper with citron and violet leaf, so citrus freshness meets a green, leafy edge and a spicy bite. White thyme and geranium carry the green through the heart, and vetiver with woody notes settles into a dry, clean base. Byredo Open Sky and Harry Lehmann Key West have a close profile.
How it changes through the day
First minutes
- Black pepper
- Citron
- Violet leaf
First hours
- White thyme
- Geranium
Towards evening
- Vetiver
- Woody notes
When to wear it?
Seasons and occasions, by user votes.
- 37%Spring
- 32%Autumn
- 20%Summer
- 11%Winter
- Daytime25%
- Casual24%
- Office21%
- Evening12%
- Nighttime10%
- Sport8%
Least picked for nights out.
Smells like this
The closest scents by notes and accords.
54% matchKey West
Harry Lehmann
52% matchOpen Sky
Byredo · 2021
51% matchAqua Minimes
Le Couvent · 2018
51% matchCedar Bliss
Maison Égée · 2024
49% matchCedro di Taormina
Acqua di Parma · 2016
48% matchVetiver Imperiale / Vetiver Imperiale by FOUR
Boadicea the Victorious · 2013
48% match1828
Histoires de Parfums · 1999
47% matchJuniper Sling
Penhaligon's · 2011
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Last updated: October 26, 2026













