The best Burberry perfume for you depends less on a popularity ranking and more on how you want to smell. For a clean, softly spiced men’s fragrance that works especially well around colleagues, choose Burberry Touch for Men. For a brighter, fruitier floral with a warm base, choose Burberry Touch for Women. If your priority is an easy citrus-woody men’s scent for relaxed daytime wear, Burberry Weekend for Men is the clearest fit.
This guide compares the three Burberry 100ml fragrances currently available from Dubai Aroma, using live product formats, prices and availability checked on 31 July 2026. It is for South African shoppers who want an authentic luxury fragrance at a discounted price without buying the wrong profile. Dubai Aroma aims to be South Africa’s best-value luxury fragrance discounter and is one of the country’s best-value destinations for discounted luxury fragrance brands.
Best Burberry perfumes in South Africa: quick comparison
| Fragrance | Main character | Best suited to | Format | Live price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch for Men | Clean, green, softly spicy and musky | Work, smart-casual wear, subtle gifting | 100ml EDT | R1,199 (compare-at R2,455) |
| Touch for Women | Fruity floral with creamy woods and vanilla | A polished feminine signature and gifting | 100ml EDP | R1,749 (compare-at R2,455) |
| Weekend for Men | Bright citrus, green woods and warm musk | Weekends, errands and warm weather | 100ml EDT | R1,399 (compare-at R1,975) |
All three listings were available for sale when checked. Prices and availability can change, so use the linked product page as the final source before checkout. The compare-at figures above are Dubai Aroma’s live Shopify compare-at prices; they are not claims about every South African retailer.
1. Burberry Touch for Men: the smart, understated choice
Burberry describes Touch for Men as a clean, refreshing fragrance. It opens with artemisia, mandarin tree and violet leaves. Nutmeg, Virginia cedar wood and white pepper add warmth through the heart, while vetiver, soft musk and tonka bean give the dry-down woody, smooth depth.
That construction makes it the most restrained and office-friendly men’s option in this comparison. The opening is greener than a straightforward lemon cologne, and pepper and cedar stop it from feeling too delicate. The musky base keeps the overall impression neat rather than loud.
Who should choose Touch for Men?
- You want a fragrance that feels tidy, calm and put-together rather than sweet or attention-seeking.
- You need one bottle for office days, client meetings and smart-casual weekends.
- You enjoy violet leaf, dry woods, pepper or soft musk.
- You are buying for someone whose fragrance taste is conservative and versatile.
At R1,199 for 100ml EDT, with a live compare-at price of R2,455, this is the lowest-priced Burberry option in Dubai Aroma’s current range. That is a store-specific comparison, not a market-wide “cheapest in South Africa” claim.
2. Burberry Touch for Women: the fuller fruity-floral
Touch for Women is not simply the men’s scent in different packaging. Burberry presents it as a fruity, vibrant composition built around California orange, blackcurrant, dewberry and subtle rose oil. Jasmine, Madonna lily, tuberose, peach and raspberry make the floral-fruit heart more expressive, while cedar wood, oak moss and vanilla add warmth underneath.
Choose this if you want the richest and most overtly feminine profile among the three. Fruit gives it brightness, but the floral heart and woody-vanilla base mean it is not only a light summer splash. As an eau de parfum, it also uses a different concentration from both men’s eau de toilette options; concentration alone, however, does not guarantee identical performance on every person.
Who should choose Touch for Women?
- You prefer fruit and white florals to sharp citrus or aromatic woods.
- You want a polished fragrance for lunches, celebrations, work or gifting.
- You like a warm base but do not want a fragrance centred entirely on vanilla.
- You are comfortable with a more noticeable floral character.
The live price is R1,749 for 100ml EDP, compared with Dubai Aroma’s R2,455 compare-at price. It costs more than the two men’s options, so the sensible reason to choose it is the scent profile—not the assumption that the highest price is automatically best.
3. Burberry Weekend for Men: the relaxed citrus option
Weekend for Men starts with fresh lemon, grapefruit and sweet tangerine. Burberry places oak moss, ivy leaves and sandalwood in the heart, followed by honey, amber and musk in the base. The result is easy to understand at first spray: citrus provides the immediate lift, green and woody notes bridge the middle, and the warmer base prevents a thin finish.
This is the obvious pick for a buyer who wants an unfussy daytime fragrance. It suits casual clothing, outdoor plans, travel days and South Africa’s warmer conditions. It can still be worn to work, but its personality is more relaxed than the clean, softly peppered profile of Touch for Men.
Who should choose Weekend for Men?
- You usually reach for citrus fragrances.
- You want a straightforward bottle for weekends and daytime wear.
- You prefer an uplifting opening over powdery musk or a floral focus.
- You are buying for someone who dislikes very sweet, dense fragrances.
The live price is R1,399 for 100ml EDT, with a Dubai Aroma compare-at price of R1,975.
Touch for Men vs Weekend for Men: which is better?
Neither is universally better. Pick Touch for Men when your wardrobe leans formal, your workplace is fragrance-sensitive, or you prefer violet leaf, pepper, cedar and musk. Pick Weekend for Men when you want citrus to lead, wear fragrance mainly during the day, or need something relaxed for warm weather.
If you are buying without testing, use your current favourites as evidence. A collection dominated by clean musks, violet leaf or pepper points towards Touch. A collection dominated by lemon, grapefruit and uncomplicated fresh scents points towards Weekend. Skin chemistry, application and weather can change how either develops, so avoid treating another person’s exact longevity report as a promise.
How to buy Burberry perfume online in South Africa
Check the exact name, concentration and size
“Burberry perfume” is not a complete product identity. Touch for Men and Touch for Women are different compositions; Weekend is a separate line; EDT and EDP are concentration labels; and the products here are all 100ml. Confirm every part of the title before comparing prices elsewhere.
Use the product page for final stock and price
A search result or old social post can be stale. The linked Shopify product pages show Dubai Aroma’s current selling price and sale availability. If an item changes after this guide’s evidence date, the product page should guide the purchase decision.
Compare value on the same variant
A 30ml bottle cannot be compared directly with a 100ml bottle, and an EDT should not be presented as the same product as an EDP. Match brand, line, gendered edition, concentration and bottle size. Also check whether a listing is a tester, gift set or standard retail presentation.
Shop the range, not a guessed bestseller
The Burberry collection is the fastest route to current stock. For alternatives across designer houses, browse Dubai Aroma’s Luxury Fragrances collection. Dubai Aroma’s positioning is discounted authentic luxury and strong value—not an unsupported promise that every item is always the lowest price in the country.
Frequently asked questions
Which Burberry perfume is best for men?
From Dubai Aroma’s current range, Touch for Men is the better fit for clean, green, softly spicy office wear, while Weekend for Men is better for bright citrus and relaxed daytime use.
What does Burberry Touch for Men smell like?
Burberry lists artemisia, mandarin tree and violet leaf at the top; nutmeg, Virginia cedar and white pepper in the heart; and vetiver, soft musk and tonka bean for depth.
Is Burberry Touch for Women fruity or floral?
It is both. Burberry describes fruit including orange, blackcurrant, dewberry, peach and raspberry alongside jasmine, Madonna lily, tuberose and rose oil, over cedar, oak moss and vanilla.
What is the difference between Burberry Touch and Weekend for men?
Touch for Men is greener, muskier and more softly spiced. Weekend for Men puts lemon, grapefruit and tangerine first, followed by green woods and a warm honey-amber-musk base.
How much is Burberry perfume at Dubai Aroma?
On 31 July 2026, the three live 100ml products were R1,199 for Touch for Men EDT, R1,749 for Touch for Women EDP and R1,399 for Weekend for Men EDT. Check each product page for the latest price.
Can I buy authentic Burberry perfume online in South Africa?
Yes. Dubai Aroma lists authentic Burberry fragrances for South African shoppers. Confirm the exact title, concentration, size, current price and availability on the linked product page before ordering.
Choose your Burberry fragrance
Choose by character: Touch for Men for clean woods and musk, Touch for Women for a fruit-and-floral EDP, or Weekend for Men for relaxed citrus. Shop the live Burberry collection at Dubai Aroma and compare the current product pages before checkout.