Burberry Brit is a fresh yet classic fragrance, opening with top notes of lime, iced pear and green almond, blending with a heart of white peony and dragee, all of which sits on top of a smooth base of mahogany, amber, vanilla and Tonka bean. The Burberry fashion label came to life when 21 year old Thomas Burberry opened his own outdoor clothing store in Basingstoke in 1859. The iconic Burberry check was created in 1924, when it was used as a lining in the brands trench coats. In 2000 Burberry expanded into the world of fragrances, with the launch of its debut perfume Burberry Touch, and today the Burberry fragrance collection includes plenty of additional scents for both men and women.