Burberry Her gift set: a berry fragrance explained, and how to tell whether a gift set is good value

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Burberry Her Eau de Parfum Gift Set

Gift sets look generous, and sometimes are. Before deciding, it helps to know two things: what the fragrance itself is like, and what the set really adds.

The fragrance

Burberry Her is a fruity fragrance built around berries: strawberry, raspberry, blackberry, sour cherry and blackcurrant, with lemon and mandarin for brightness. Violet and jasmine sit underneath, over a base of musk and woods.

It reads as juicy, sweet and modern: more fruit than flower. The berries are the point, and they last further into the day than citrus notes usually do, because a lot of the sweetness comes from the base.

Who the fragrance suits

Someone who likes fruity, sweet scents and wants something cheerful and noticeable. It is a good everyday fragrance and an easy gift for someone who already wears fruity or sweet perfumes. It is a poor fit for someone who prefers dry, woody or very clean scents.

Is the gift set worth it

Burberry has sold several Her sets, and they differ. Some pair a full bottle with a body lotion or shower gel; some add a small travel spray; some are a trio of minis. The listing tells you which one this is, and it is worth reading closely, because three things decide the value:

• The size of the main bottle. Compare the set's price with the price of that same size bought alone.
• What the extras are. A travel spray is genuinely useful. A body lotion in the same scent helps the fragrance last, because scent holds better on moisturized skin.
• Whether you would buy the extras anyway. A set is only a deal if you would use everything in it.

If the set costs about the same as the bottle alone, the extras are a bonus. If it costs noticeably more, you are paying for the box.

The concentration

This is the eau de parfum. Burberry also sells Her in other concentrations and variations, which are different fragrances with the same name; we explain why in EDT, EDP and parfum measure concentration, not quality.

Before you buy

Check the seller. Fragrance sets are counterfeited as often as single bottles.

What it will not do

It will not suit someone who dislikes sweet scents. It will not smell like Burberry's older, more classic fragrances. And a set will not be better value than the bottle if you will leave the extras in a drawer.

A berry-forward eau de parfum, sold as a gift set; check the listing for exactly what is inside.

The product

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Burberry Her Eau de Parfum Gift Set

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Written by JamieG in Garner Town, Tennessee.