# Burberry — Weekend for Women

> Weekend for Women is Nathalie Lorson's relaxed 1997 country-air floral: green mandarin and herbs, a dewy hyacinth and nectarine heart, and a powdery wood-and-musk base. It is a sunny, nostalgic, delib

## Essence
Weekend for Women is Nathalie Lorson's relaxed 1997 country-air floral: green mandarin and herbs, a dewy hyacinth and nectarine heart, and a powdery wood-and-musk base. It is a sunny, nostalgic, deliberately low-stakes designer scent.
## Scent Profile
Mandarin, grassy herbs, sage, and reseda give the opening a bright field-of-wildflowers character. A brief sharp or old-fashioned top can appear before the scent softens.
Hyacinth leads the heart, joined by iris, wild rose, peach blossom, and nectarine. The result is dewy, lightly powdery, and nectarous rather than syrupy. Sandalwood, cedar, musk, and the original mossy depth make up the drydown; current bottles are often described as thinner.
## Performance
Performance depends strongly on version. Older bottles are remembered as long-lasting with moderate, pleasant sillage; current production is more variable and usually softer. Apply sparingly at first, since over-application can make its floral freshness feel air-freshener-like.
## Wearing Context
Weekend is especially suited to spring and summer days, casual outings, office wear, errands, and walks outdoors. It is feminine, fresh, and unpretentious rather than an evening statement.
## Comparisons & DNA
Elizabeth Arden Sunflowers shares its sunny, yellow-green floral mood, while Weekend is rounder and more powdery. Chloé EDP is a useful reference for the dewy floral texture, though Weekend is more hyacinth-forward. Burberry Women is its less breezy sibling; London and Brit are richer, more occasion-oriented relatives.
## Reception
The scent remains warmly regarded as an inexpensive hidden gem, a comfort fragrance, and a convincing spring bouquet. Critics point to a dated or occasionally sour opening and to reduced depth and staying power in newer bottles. Its value is widely praised, though vintage versus current character is a meaningful distinction.
## Versions & Reformulation
Older Inter Parfums-marked packaging is associated with a richer, mossier formula. Later bottles are often said to have less oakmoss and less depth. The packaging changed from a squat round form to a taller redesign; the reported scent change remains the practical issue for buyers.
## Acquisition Notes
Weekend is inexpensive and easy to find. Vintage bottles may better suit those seeking the mossier original, but condition varies. Sampling a current bottle is sensible because of the formulation gap and the perfume's distinct hyacinth note.
## Notable Facts & Lore
- Nathalie Lorson composed Weekend for Women.
- A companion Weekend for Men shared its relaxed concept.
- Hyacinth is central to its enduring appeal.
- The scent is commonly associated with a field of wildflowers after a walk outdoors.