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Byredo

Desert Dawn

Perfumer: Jérôme Epinette

2024UnisexModern

Votes lean feminine

7.3/ 10
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Byredo Desert Dawn is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, green character with floral, spicy and woody tones, leaning towards easy daily wear.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 108 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity
6.5 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage
6.2 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle
7.7 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money
5.8 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Heart notesfirst few hours

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

  1. Fresh
  2. Floral
  3. Green
  4. Synthetic
  5. Spicy
  6. Woody
  7. Creamy

What does Desert Dawn smell like?

Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it sits close to the skin and stays comfortable. Most voters pick spring and fall, and daily, leisure and business settings come up most often. Votes for feminine and masculine are close, so it reads open to both.

It starts with rose and cardamom; cedarwood, sandalwood and carrot seed then build a woody middle. Vetiver, papyrus and musk finish in the base with a soft, creamy feel. The overall impression is fresh and green, with a light spicy edge.

How it changes through the day

  1. First minutes

    • Rose
    • Cardamom
  2. First hours

    • Cedarwood
    • Sandalwood
    • Carrot seed
  3. Towards evening

    • Vetiver
    • Papyrus
    • Musk

When to wear it?

Seasons and occasions, by user votes.

  • 31%
    Spring
  • 30%
    Autumn
  • 21%
    Summer
  • 18%
    Winter
  • Daytime
    26%
  • Casual
    26%
  • Office
    21%
  • Nighttime
    12%
  • Evening
    12%
  • Sport
    4%

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