Hero Eau de Parfum by Burberry

Best Hero Eau de Parfum by Burberry Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Hero Eau de Parfum by Burberry is a woody spicy fragrance defined by resinous pine and warm benzoin, enriched with layers of frankincense and incense. Cedarwood and Himalayan cedar add depth and a dry, aromatic quality. Those drawn to this fragrance will appreciate the interplay between fresh resinous woods and smoky, incense-laden warmth, creating a bold yet refined scent profile.

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Via dell’Incenso

Via dell’Incenso by Farmacia SS. Annunziata dal 1561 £137.50

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  • Key notes:
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • pine
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

The Via dell’Incenso was an ancient trade route for the passage of incense, spices and other luxury goods from South Arabia and the Horn of Africa to the Mediterranean world. This namesake perfume evokes the storied journey with a dance between chilly incense and cushy cashmeran. The result is a cold fire beneath incense, lemony elemi, brisk pine and charred guaiac wood. Any sharp edges are padded with cashmeran, ambered and velvety.

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Wolf (Extrait)

Wolf (Extrait) by Wolf Brothers £133.33

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • leather
  • oakmoss
  • pine
  • plum
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy
  • woody

An emphasis on amber and leather in this extrait version of the original EdP renders this Wolf darker and more dangerous. The higher perfume oil content means that the shadings of vetiver, pine and oakmoss are richer and deeper. The dark sparkle of cardamom holds its ground, providing a tantalising chiaroscuro to this sumptuous composition.

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Wolf

Wolf by Wolf Brothers £100.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • clary sage
  • davana
  • frankincense
  • leather
  • oakmoss
  • pine
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • spicy
  • woody

The lone wolf roams the forest at twilight. Strong and resilient in the face of cold, crisp and hostile woods. Vetiver and pine evoke the dark green atmosphere, whilst plums and davana allude to the spicy energetic power of the wolf. Cedarwood and pepper are beautifully balanced with leather, with tonka beans adding a herbaceous bitter richness to the fragrance. This original EdP version offers a leaner, more frankincense-forward iteration to the bass-heavy extrait treatment.

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Bare

Bare by And Fragrance £104.17

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • fir
  • pine
  • rosewood
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Ahhh cedar. Old school floors, air freshener in the downstairs loo with a top note of disinfectant. Yeah right.

This delicious fragrance encapsulates the living heart of the forest with lingering and enigmatic essence of the Great Bear Rainforest®.

With sustainably sourced ingredients from within its bosom that help maintain this breathtaking but threatened environment, its wonderful wildlife and its ancient peoples.

Does it pack a punch? Do bears...?

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Blueforest

Blueforest by Perroy £58.33

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  • Key notes:
  • black pepper
  • cedarwood
  • pine
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • green
  • leather

A road lined with cedars. The fresh morning air. The dense silence of the forest. Blueforest blends the dry freshness of cedarwood with the vibrancy of black pepper, creating an immediate woody-spicy tension. Musk softens the composition with a clean, enveloping sensation, giving the fragrance its second-skin character.

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Series 3: Incense | Zagorsk

Series 3: Incense | Zagorsk by Comme Des Garcons £75.00

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  • Key notes:
  • hinoki
  • incense
  • orris (iris root)
  • pine
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Inspired by the serene monasteries of Russia, where silence, snow, and incense create a mystical atmosphere. A blizzard of white aldehydes set the scene, swirling around clove-like pimento, cold/minty hinoki wood, and evergreen pine. The incense here is a cold smolder.

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Lü Bu

Lü Bu by Sora Dora £141.67

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  • Key notes:
  • benzoin
  • cedarwood
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • gun powder
  • incense
  • metallic notes
  • orris (iris root)
  • smoke
  • vanilla
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • edible
  • spicy
  • woody

Lü Bu is a formidable Chinese warlord, tiger-fierce but volatile. At the end of his last battle he is a folded shadow. The once most-feared man of the Empire, son of iron and fire, is devoured by his own legend. This olfactory scar of a perfume opens with vivid, tannic clove, like the acridity of blood on a still-warm blade. On a forgotten altar smoulders the benzoin beauty of papier d'Arménie, while iris, noble and powdery, whispers the hero's solitude. More than glory and power, Lü Bu speaks of sacrifice and memory. Loyal to all those who wear their shadows with pride.

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Parfum 1

Parfum 1 by Fugazzi £170.83

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • davana
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • mandarin
  • pink pepper
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #sexy
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

Parfum 1 is where Fugazzi began, inspired by founder Bram Niessink’s trip to Egypt and the discovery of ancient perfume oils. Parfum 1 is a bold blend of bright and dark fruits, made mysterious by patchouli and cedarwood. The fresh top notes of citrus and blackcurrant are insinuating, gracefully riding a woody wave of sandalwood and musk. The effect is leathery, with a faint kiss of apple pie.

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Woodoo

Woodoo by Reserve en Afrique 1934 £125.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cedarwood
  • cypriol
  • frankincense
  • ginger
  • incense
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

In this jungle, nature holds absolute power. Vines coil overhead, hiding the sky. Darkness drapes the woods, and every shadow conceals a predator. The perfume jungle that is Woodoo opens with notes of Nigerian ginger, along with Somalian olibanum, with its facets of vibrant green incense, fresh citrus, peppery spice and balsamic woods. Powdery iris and balsamic cistus lurk in the heart. The complexity deepens with a furry base of musk, benzoin, tonka bean and cypriol. Subtly powerful.


Réserve en Afrique eaux de parfum feature responsibly sourced naturals, and are free from parabens, phthalates, UV filters and colorants. Their natural alcohol base is derived from beetroots, and they are a PETA-listed vegan & cruelty-free brand. 

  • Key notes:
  • angelica root
  • fennel
  • fougere
  • galbanum
  • mint
  • oakmoss
  • petrichor
  • pine
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • green
  • vintage/old school

After the first rains of autumn, the woods exhale salubrious scents of peat, moss and petrichor — the ideal antidote to the scorching summer heat. Chypre-Mousse was first launched in 1914 for the dandies of the new century, and this iteration reinterprets a classic fougere with contemporary materials. This explosively aromatic blend hums with wild mint and fennel in a swirl of earthy oak moss, peppery green angelica and fresh pine. Bring the outdoors in with Chypre-Mousse.

Perfumer: Hugo Lambert

About Hero Eau de Parfum by Burberry

How does Hero Eau de Parfum by Burberry differ from these similar fragrances?
Hero Eau de Parfum balances resinous pine and benzoin with Himalayan and traditional cedarwoods, wrapped in frankincense and incense. Many similar fragrances focus more heavily on either the smoky incense or fresh pine aspects, while Hero maintains a refined woody spicy harmony with a unique blend of Himalayan cedar.
What are the main notes that define Hero Eau de Parfum’s scent profile?
The fragrance is defined by pine, benzoin, frankincense, cedarwood, incense, and Himalayan cedar. These notes combine to create a woody spicy scent with resinous, aromatic, and smoky elements.
Are these fragrances suitable for those who prefer clean scents?
Several fragrances here, such as Via dell’Incenso, Bare, Series 3: Incense | Zagorsk, Les Alpes, and Mistpouffer, are described as clean, focusing on clarity and freshness within their woody spicy profiles. These are good options for those who prefer less smoky or sweet interpretations.