Boots has cut the price of Burberry Hero Eau de Parfum for Men 50ml by £31 as part of its 'star gift' promotion, bringing the designer aftershave down from £84 to £53 ahead of Christmas.
The woody, ambery fragrance opens with a top note of fresh pine needle, followed by a rich heart of benzoin and an earthy cedarwood base. Shoppers have described it as "luxurious" and "perfect for winter," making it a suitable choice for day-to-night wear.
Shopper ratings and reviews
With over 2,850 customer reviews on the Boots website, the Burberry Hero EDP holds a 4.5/5 star rating overall. One shopper said: "I am speechless! This perfume smells amazing, it's a dark, woody masculine scent, that's honestly unique and unforgettable."
Another reviewer commented: "This perfume gives the feeling of being confident, successful and focused… it's a compliment getter, a 1000/10… I love how chic and classy the bottle is, especially the magnetic cap, feels very luxurious… the scent is very long lasting.."
A further customer noted: "I've worn this fragrance for many date nights, many family events, and overall is an amazing fragrance, I recommend using this during the winter time."
Other reduced fragrances
However, the scent may not suit everyone. One reviewer highlighted: "It is so strong and powerful! Definitely not for me or my husband. Smells like a lot of oud which isn't much appealing to us. The packaging is very attractive though and well designed. Unfortunately not our favorite."
Boots currently stocks a range of reduced options, including the Versace Eros Eau de Toilette 100ml, down from £96 to £55, and the BOSS The Scent Magnetic Eau de Parfum for Him 100ml, down from £107 to £53.50. Elsewhere, The Perfume Shop has offered the Gucci Guilty Essence Pour Homme cut from £103 to £39.99 in a 90ml deal.
Discovery sets as an alternative
Shoppers might also consider fragrance discovery sets, allowing recipients to try a range of scents before committing to a full size. Penhaligon's has launched the Merry Minis for Him - Discovery Gift Set 5x5m for £50, making each fragrance work out at roughly £10. It contains best-sellers including Endymion Concentré, Blenheim Bouquet, The Cut, A London Dandy, and Halfeti.
Another option is the Acqua Di Parma Selection Set 10x1.5ml, currently reduced from £44 to £35.20 at LookFantastic, with each of the 10 fragrances working out at roughly £3.52.
