Brit Sheer

Sheer versions of popular scents are usually done one of two ways: either they smell like a lighter "watered down" version of the original with perhaps a slight variation for interest OR they take the wearer on a completely different journey that often solidifies a time and season that the original and it's offspring are meant to be worn. Brit Sheer is the latter. Miles from it's mother scent, which I consider a chilly fall/winter creation, Sheer is a cirtus-pear base with a veil of summer peonies. Experiencing it blindly, Burberry would not necessarily come to mind, but it most definitely has some bitter refinement that makes it discernible from a fruity bath shop body spritz. The clean woodsy note gives the potential for some to get furniture cleaner from this scent if overdone, which is easy to do with light summer creations. But applied appropriately this is a happy and light addition to a strong and eclectic fragrance house and a sweet but slightly rebellious progeny of the classic Burberry Brit.

Incredibly light, fresh, and very subtle. A great spring, summer, or early morning perfume. I find this perfume doesn't have a lot of staying power though, and most people don't even detect I am wearing anything since it doesn't have much of a tail. Hubby bought me the roll-on as a stocking stuffer, so I wonder if that application (vs. spray) has something to do with it. A truly lovely scent, however not a personal favourite as I prefer slightly more prominent perfumes. I will likely keep a small bottle on hand for spring/summer and when the mood strikes for something crisp and light. It reminds me of something that would be nice to spray on the bed linens since it is such a soft scent.

I loved how this smelled on the tester paper. Before I buy a perfume, though, I usually try it on- so I spritzed this on and it did not disappoint! For me, it is very floral. I think my body chemistry burns off the citrus notes pretty quickly- but that's okay because I adore peony which is most intensive for me with this perfume and then just the right amount of musk and 'white wood' to keep it from being cloying. Sidenote- this is truly the only Burberry Scent that doesn't smell like a floor cleaner or acne medicine on me. Must be my chemistry but I have tried almost every scent of theirs and it just does not work for me- but this one has gotten me compliments.

When it's very hot and humid here in Montreal and 35+degres outside, i find myself reaching for this one. Its not the kind of perfume that will totally blow your mind but Sheer is a fragrance that is simple,refreshing, soapy, clean and light that when its very hot outside, it suddently transforms into the "Mr Freeze" You want. Its great to have that option in your collection. Sometimes i mix it with My Burberry Blush, try it ! The two can easily be wear together, blush adds a little and gentle sweetness to Sheer. Either way, sheer by itself smells awsome in hot summertime days. There were times i almost get rid of it ...i'm glad i didn't!!

This one surprised me! For some reason I associate Burberry with stuck up snotty rich kids, therefore, I can't stand most of their fragrances! That being said, I actually really enjoyed this! It's girly, summery, flirty fun and soft! It would be something that would be amazing after having bath at night and curling up in bed to go to sleep in!! I would say this would be very well suited for office use, casual day time use...those types of occasions! The downfall would be the longevity, perhaps on others it lasts longer but on my skin it's gone within the hour, actually more like the half hour!