Weekend for Men by Burberry
Brand: Burberry
Concentration: EDT
Scent overview
Light and bright: lemon, grapefruit and tangerine over oakmoss, ivy and sandalwood, on honey, amber and musk.
Is Weekend for Men worth it?
How it smells: Opens with lemon, grapefruit and tangerine, oakmoss and ivy at the heart, then dries down to honey and amber.
Scent Score: 48/100 (Fair). Overhyped. People talk about it, but it disappoints or splits opinion. Sample it before you buy a bottle. Performance 32, versatility 67, layerability 74 and value 32, each out of 100.
Buyers say it smells fresh. A few say it's too strong. Buyers rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 191 FragranceX reviews.
Scent Character
EDT · Introduced 1997 · Men
Key accords: Lemon, Grapefruit, Tangerine, Oakmoss, Ivy, Sandalwood
Top Notes
- Lemon
- Grapefruit
- Tangerine
Heart Notes
- Oakmoss
- Ivy
- Sandalwood
Base Notes
Occasions: Casual, Office
Seasons: Spring, Summer
Fragrance overview
Weekend for Men by Burberry belongs to the citrus fragrance family. Light and bright: lemon, grapefruit and tangerine over oakmoss, ivy and sandalwood, on honey, amber and musk. Weekend for Men opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, and Tangerine. The heart brings Oakmoss, Ivy, and Sandalwood. It dries down to Honey, Amber, and Musk.
How to wear Weekend for Men
On skin, Weekend for Men by Burberry has moderate longevity, soft projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDT concentration. It's best in spring and summer. Reach for it for casual and office. Its best layering match in the catalog is CK One by Calvin Klein. Apply Weekend for Men first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Weekend for Men : 2 sprays CK One and adjust to taste.
How the notes develop
Weekend for Men opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, and Tangerine.
The heart brings Oakmoss, Ivy, and Sandalwood.
It dries down to Honey, Amber, and Musk.
What to layer with Weekend for Men
CK One by Calvin Klein
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, oakmoss, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Weekend for Men first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift.
Ratio: 2 sprays Weekend for Men : 2 sprays CK One
212 Men by Carolina Herrera
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and aromatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share grapefruit, sandalwood, and musk.
Order: Apply 212 Men first — its aromatic depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Weekend for Men over the top for citrus complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Weekend for Men : 2 sprays 212 Men
Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di Parma
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, grapefruit, and sandalwood.
Order: Apply Magnolia Nobile first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Weekend for Men over the top for citrus complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Weekend for Men : 2 sprays Magnolia Nobile
Her by Burberry
Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share sandalwood, amber, and musk.
Order: Apply Her first — its floral depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Weekend for Men over the top for citrus complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Weekend for Men : 2 sprays Her
Wall Street by Bond No. 9
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Signature Worthy · 98/99
Citrus and aquatic scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, oakmoss, and musk.
Order: Apply Wall Street first — its aquatic depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Weekend for Men over the top for citrus complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Weekend for Men : 2 sprays Wall Street
Pairings to approach with care
Ébène Fumé by Tom Ford
BuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?Not Recommended · 30/99
Ébène Fumé has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Ébène Fumé brings a woody contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply Ébène Fumé first — its woody depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Weekend for Men over the top for citrus complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Weekend for Men : 1 spray Ébène Fumé
1 Million Elixir by Paco Rabanne
TrySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.Not Recommended · 30/99
1 Million Elixir has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. 1 Million Elixir brings an amber contrast to this citrus scent.
Order: Apply 1 Million Elixir first — its amber depth anchors the blend. Wait 30 seconds, then mist Weekend for Men over the top for citrus complexity.
Ratio: 2 sprays Weekend for Men : 1 spray 1 Million Elixir
Related fragrances and why
- CK One by Calvin Klein — Both include lemon, oakmoss, and sandalwood.
- 212 Men by Carolina HerreraBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission.— Both include grapefruit, sandalwood, and musk.
- Magnolia Nobile by Acqua di ParmaBuySame price for you · we may earn a small commission. Is FragranceNet legit?— Both include lemon, grapefruit, and sandalwood.
Frequently asked questions
Which notes are listed for Weekend for Men?
Weekend for Men opens with Lemon, Grapefruit, and Tangerine. The heart brings Oakmoss, Ivy, and Sandalwood. It dries down to Honey, Amber, and Musk.
How long does Weekend for Men last, and how strong is it?
Weekend for Men by Burberry has moderate longevity, soft projection, an intensity of 4/10, EDT concentration.
When should you wear Weekend for Men?
It's best in spring and summer. It suits casual and office.
What layers well with Weekend for Men?
CK One by Calvin Klein is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Citrus and fresh scents naturally complement each other, and they share lemon, oakmoss, and sandalwood. Apply Weekend for Men first as your base layer. Its citrus character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer CK One on top for fresh lift. Start with 2 sprays Weekend for Men : 2 sprays CK One.
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