Summer

The Verdict

Burberry Summer 2007 for women is a limited edition that embodies the uncomplicated pleasure of warm weather. Created by Philippe Roques and Mark Buxton, it takes the classic Burberry feminine template and strips it down to its lightest, brightest elements. The result is a fragrance that several reviewers describe as evoking lazy summer days and warm-weather daydreams, even if it does not push any boundaries in doing so.

The community reception places it in solidly pleasant territory, above a generic beach spray but below the artistry of more ambitious compositions. It is the kind of fragrance that draws genuine compliments from friends and colleagues without demanding attention or analysis. For some, that simplicity is exactly what a summer scent should offer.

What It Smells Like

The opening is a sudden, sharp burst of fresh apple, lemon, and freesia that can be almost aggressive in its brightness. After a few minutes, the intensity subsides and the scent softens into a gentler floral core where rose and water lily provide a dewy, translucent quality. The apple note remains prominent throughout, blending with the florals in an interesting way that keeps the composition from feeling purely floral.

The drydown is where Burberry Summer reveals its warmth: vanilla and musk create a soft, slightly sweet base that adds surprising depth to what begins as a straightforward fruity-floral. This warm base is what elevates it above the typical fresh summer fragrance and gives it its character.

When to Wear It

This is an uncomplicated daytime fragrance built for spring and summer. Beach days, outdoor brunches, garden parties, and casual errands are its natural settings. It has the brightness to cut through warm air and the softness to avoid overpowering in close quarters.

Longevity & Projection

Longevity is moderate, with most reviewers placing it below the original Burberry for Women but adequate for a summer scent. On skin, expect 4 to 6 hours in moderate conditions, with the vanilla-musk base persisting as a skin scent beyond that. On clothing, the fragrance lasts notably longer, with some reviewers reporting all-day presence on fabric. Projection is moderate at first, with the sharp opening projecting well before the fragrance settles closer to the skin.

The Community Says

Fragrantica reviewers offer a range of perspectives. One calls it their "favorite perfume" and reports receiving frequent compliments, while another describes it more modestly as opening with "sugary lemon and some peach" before progressing through "flowers and apple" to a "warm vanilla musk dry-down." Basenotes reviewers note the sharp initial burst that "weakens and becomes much softer and more bearable" after settling. FragranceNet reviewers appreciate its summery character and note that it makes them "dream of warm weather and lazy summer days." The consensus is that it is a pleasant, competent summer fragrance without pretensions to greatness.

Who Should Buy This

Burberry Summer 2007 is ideal for women who want an easygoing warm-weather companion that does not demand overthinking. It suits those who prefer their fragrances light, fruity-floral, and uncomplicated. Collectors of the Burberry Summer series will want it for their lineup. However, those seeking depth, complexity, or longevity comparable to year-round fragrances should look elsewhere.

The Bottom Line

Burberry Summer 2007 delivers exactly what its name promises: a sweet, bright, fruity-floral scent that captures the feeling of carefree summer days. Its warm vanilla-musk base gives it more personality than the average seasonal release, and its ability to draw compliments suggests it does its job well. Just do not expect it to linger past the afternoon.