The Perfume Library

Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum)

8.1

Byredo · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bal d'Afrique Eau de Parfum is a fresh, citrusy unisex scent that leans towards spring and summer days. Its longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with winter the least chosen season. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often, and the largest share of voters reads it as feminine, followed by modern. It opens with neroli, lemon and bergamot for a citrus freshness, while tagetes and buchu lean it slightly green and floral. The heart of jasmine, violet and cyclamen is floral with a light sweetness. Atlas cedar, vetiver, musk and amber leave a woody, creamy warmth underneath.

Gypsy Water (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green unisex scent that opens on citrus and juniper berry and softens into vanilla and sandalwood. The top pairs bergamot and lemon with the spicy coolness of pepper and juniper berry. In the heart, frankincense, iris and pine needle build a green, powdery feel. Vanilla, amber and sandalwood in the base sweeten it and lean it toward a creamy woodiness. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close and doesn't crowd a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office come up most often. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Niche 4 All Juniper Vanilla and Vicioso Studios Brise Légère have a close profile.

Mojave Ghost (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Byredo · 2014

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum is a fresh, floral unisex scent, with a green, lightly fruity side softened by a creamy woodiness. It opens with sapote and ambrette. In the heart, violet, magnolia and sandalwood carry the floral side, adding a sweet, creamy softness. Cedarwood, musk and amber settle underneath, giving the scent a warm, woody base. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. It reads somewhat more feminine than masculine, though it is unisex. Obscura Fragrancia Ghost Veil and Niche 4 All Magnolia Violet have a close profile.

Blanche (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Byredo · 2009

Fresh · Floral · Synthetic

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Blanche Eau de Parfum opens with Rosa centifolia and aldehydes, then moves through violet and peony: a clean, powdery unisex scent. Rosa centifolia and aldehydes give it a fresh, bright start. In the heart, violet and peony soften the floral side, and sandalwood and musk close it with a creamy, powdery warmth. The overall impression is fresh and floral, with a faintly synthetic cleanness. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, leisure and work are the most chosen occasions. Though unisex, it is most often called feminine, with a modern character. Dior Miss Dior (2021) Eau de Parfum and Intimissimi Innocente have a close profile.

Bibliothèque (Eau de Parfum)

7.3

Byredo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Bibliothèque Eau de Parfum is a sweet, spicy and leathery unisex scent that most voters pick for fall and winter. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters recommend fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and leisure and evening wear lead the occasions. More voters read it as feminine, though a fair share call it masculine. It opens with plum and cinnamon, where fruity sweetness meets spice. In the heart, leather and violet add a soft floral touch, and the base of patchouli, birch wood and vanilla dries down woody and sweet.

Rose of No Man's Land (Eau de Parfum)

7.7

Byredo · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Rose of No Man's Land Eau de Parfum is a unisex rose that reads fresh, lightly sweet and fruity, best suited to spring and summer days. It opens with Turkish rose and pink pepper, the rose leading and the pepper adding a fine spice. At the heart, raspberry blossom, Turkish rose absolute and damask rose come together, and the floral side softens into a fruity sweetness. In the base, papyrus and amber lay down a warm, woody floor. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring, followed by fall and summer. It leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. In character votes the feminine side clearly outweighs the rest. Its profile is close to RP Rose Papyrus / Privé N°18 and Chopard Brilliant Wish.

Black Saffron (Eau de Parfum)

7.4

Byredo · 2012

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Black Saffron Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that sets the spicy freshness of saffron and juniper berry against black violet and leather. Voters rate its longevity as good and its sillage as moderate. Most votes point to fall, spring and winter, with summer well behind. Leisure, night out and evening are the occasions it is picked for. Votes for feminine and masculine are almost level, so it reads as truly in between. The top opens with juniper berry, saffron and honey pomelo, fresh, spicy and lightly sweet. The heart of black violet, leather and rose turns floral and leathery. The base of blond woods, raspberry and vetiver settles into a woody, fruity sweetness. Killer Oud Nights of Arabia and The Woods Collection Glow have a close profile.

La Tulipe (Eau de Parfum)

7.8

Byredo · 2010

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Parfum

Byredo La Tulipe Eau de Parfum is a fresh, green and lightly powdery floral that suits spring and summer days, casual wear and the office. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it leaves a soft trail without travelling far from the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen settings. Most voters see it as feminine. Freesia, rhubarb and cyclamen open it with a fresh, green lift, and tulip takes the heart. Blond woods and vetiver hold it on a woody base, while sweet and creamy touches soften the clean floral feel. Dorin Dorina and Amouage Ciel Woman have a close profile.

Pulp

6.9

Byredo · 2008

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Byredo Pulp is a fresh, fruity unisex scent in which bright citrus softens into a floral, sweet body; it has been discontinued. Bergamot, cardamom and blackcurrant give a bright, lightly spiced opening. In the heart, tiaré, red apple and fig add a soft, fruity and floral feel. Praliné, cedarwood and peach blossom then settle it onto a sweet, gourmand and woody base, with green and synthetic touches running throughout. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest spring and summer, with leisure and daily wear leading and business wear also suiting it. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Pascal Morabito Black Granit and Zara Zara Man Green Savage have a close profile.

1996 - Inez & Vinoodh (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Byredo · 2013

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Eau de Parfum

Byredo 1996 - Inez & Vinoodh Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with black pepper and juniper berry, moves into a powdery floral heart of violet, leather and iris, and sweetens into vanilla and patchouli; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out; masculine and feminine votes sit close together, so it reads as in between. Black pepper and juniper berry give a spicy start, while violet and iris bring a powdery floral heart with leather adding a leathery edge. The base of vanilla and black amber is sweet and resinous, with patchouli adding an earthy, smoky tone. Byredo Baudelaire and Tom Ford Noir (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

Mixed Emotions

7.1

Byredo · 2021

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Byredo Mixed Emotions is a fresh, green unisex scent that leans towards spring and autumn, and suits leisure time and daytime wear. It opens with maté and blackcurrant, a fruity freshness that quickly turns green. In the heart, Ceylon tea and violet leaf keep it dry and leafy. The base of papyrus and birch wood adds a woody, slightly smoky footing, while the sweet and spicy touches stay in the background. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and autumn, with winter the least chosen season. It sits easily in daytime and office settings. Votes split almost evenly between feminine and masculine. Bibbi Ghost of Tom and Olibanum. Maté have a close profile.

Oud Immortel (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Byredo · 2010

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Oud Immortel Eau de Parfum is a smoky, spicy and woody unisex scent that lifts its oud with a fresh, citrusy brightness. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind, and it is chosen mostly for nights out and evenings. Though unisex, most voters read it as masculine. It opens with cardamom and frankincense. Papyrus, Brazilian rosewood and patchouli form the heart, and tobacco, oud and moss take over the base. The result is earthy, resinous and slightly leathery, with sweet, fruity touches softening the edges.

Sundazed (Eau de Parfum)

7.1

Byredo · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Sundazed Eau de Parfum is a fresh, lightly sweet unisex scent built on citrus and white florals, suited to everyday wear in warm weather. Most voters pick summer and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with office use close behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most votes read it as feminine, though it is described as unisex. It has been discontinued. Mandarin orange and Californian lemon give it a bright citrus start. Jasmine sambac and neroli add a soft floral heart, and white musk dries down on a creamy, slightly synthetic base. A fruity sweetness stays in the background. Emir Orange & Neroli and Xerjoff Erba Pura have a close profile.

Animalique

7.8

Byredo · 2023

Floral · Sweet · Spicy

Byredo Animalique is a powdery, creamy unisex scent in which a sweet floral core is deepened by spice, suede and a faint animal edge. It opens fresh with lemon and bergamot, then settles into a soft, powdery floral heart of white suede, mimosa and violet. The base of tobacco, sandalwood and amber adds a sweet, woody, leathery warmth, with the animal accord sitting quietly underneath. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall, spring and winter, while summer gets far fewer votes. It leans towards leisure, evening and nights out, and works for daily and office wear too. Votes split between feminine and masculine, so it sits comfortably on either.

Accord Oud

7.4

Byredo · 2010

Fruity · Sweet · Spicy

Byredo Accord Oud is a sweet, spicy woody unisex fragrance that suits autumn and winter evenings; it has been discontinued. Blackberry and saffron open it with a fruity, spicy start. Leather and clary sage form the heart, then patchouli, musk and oud settle it into an earthy, resinous, woody base. The sweetness never fully recedes. Voters rate its longevity and sillage as good. Most pick autumn, with winter and spring following. It leans towards nights out and evenings, and also gets worn for leisure. Most voters find it masculine, though a fair number call it feminine. Niche 4 All Blackberry Rum and Parfums de Marly Haltane have a close profile.

De Los Santos

7.6

Byredo · 2022

Fresh · Green · Spicy

Byredo De Los Santos is a fresh, green and woody unisex fragrance built around clary sage, orris root and Palo Santo. Most voters suggest fall and spring, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with business use not far behind. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits comfortably between the two. It opens with clary sage and mirabelle plum, a fresh start with a light fruity edge. In the heart, orris root and cistus add a resinous, earthy depth. Musk, Palo Santo and ambroxan then settle into a soft, woody finish.

Super Cedar

7.1

Byredo · 2016

Fresh · Floral · Green

Byredo Super Cedar is a fresh, green and woody unisex scent built around Virginia cedar wood and rose. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, with winter chosen less often, and it leans towards leisure, daily wear and the office. Votes on character put masculine ahead, with feminine not far behind. It opens on rose, with Virginia cedar wood at the heart. Musk and Haitian vetiver in the base soften it and give it an earthy footing. The overall impression is a clean woodiness with a floral touch and a spicy edge kept in the background. Comme des Garçons Zero and Byredo Desert Dawn have a close profile.

Velvet Haze

7.0

Byredo · 2017

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Byredo Velvet Haze is a sweet, powdery, gourmand unisex scent built on ambrette, patchouli and cocoa absolute; it has been discontinued. It opens soft, with ambrette and coconut water. Patchouli follows in the heart, adding an earthy, woody note. Musk and cocoa absolute settle the base into a creamy, sweet finish, while the floral and fruity accords stay in the background. Longevity is good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure and evening wear lead. Most voters read it as feminine, though it is unisex.

Vanille Antique

7.6

Byredo · 2022

Fruity · Sweet · Synthetic

Byredo Vanille Antique is a unisex scent built around Bourbon vanilla, cistus and oud, pairing sweet notes with a smoky edge. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and it leans towards evenings and nights out, though it also works for leisure time. Votes for masculine and feminine are equal, so it sits comfortably on either side. It opens with plum and freesia, fruity and sweet. In the heart, oud, cashmere wood, tuberose absolute and amber lay down a woody, spicy, lightly smoky base. In the dry-down, cistus and Bourbon vanilla soften everything into a resinous, gourmand warmth. Weil Suki Essence and Alkemia Fumé Oud à la Vanille have a close profile.

Slow Dance

7.3

Byredo · 2019

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Byredo Slow Dance is a sweet, resinous and powdery unisex scent built around opoponax, labdanum and vanilla, suited to fall and winter evenings. It opens on opoponax alone. In the heart, labdanum, geranium and violet come together, and the floral side rests on a resinous, spicy base. As it dries, patchouli and vanilla take over, turning the scent sweeter, creamier and woody. The fruity touch stays in the background. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and summer is rarely chosen. Evening, night out and leisure are the most common occasions. More voters call it feminine than masculine, though a fair share see it as masculine. Armani Privé Cuir Améthyste and Boucheron Fève Tonka de Canaima have a close profile.

Alto Astral

7.1

Byredo · 2025

Fresh · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Alto Astral is a unisex scent that pairs a fresh, fruity sweetness with a creamy, woody base, and it leans towards spring and summer days and relaxed time off. The top notes of aldehydes and coconut water give a light, cool start. At the heart, frankincense, jasmine and musk soften it into something creamy. Sandalwood, cashmere wood and amber leave a sweet, woody warmth underneath. A synthetic edge also runs through the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick spring and summer, then fall, and it is worn mainly for leisure and daily use, with office wear not far behind. Feminine and modern votes sit close together, while masculine votes are fewer.

Inflorescence

7.4

Byredo · 2013

Fresh · Floral · Green

Byredo Inflorescence is a fresh, green-tinged floral that leans towards spring and summer days, and is classed as a women's fragrance. It opens with rose and pink freesia, moves into magnolia and lily of the valley at the heart, and settles on jasmine. The fresh, floral character is softened by a green tone, with a light sweetness and a powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily wear, leisure and the office leading. Nearly half of the votes call it feminine. Guerlain Muguet 2014 and Comme des Garçons Series 1: Leaves - Lily have a close profile.

Eleventh Hour (Eau de Parfum)

7.2

Byredo · 2018

Fresh · Green · Fruity

Eau de Parfum

Byredo Eleventh Hour Eau de Parfum is a green, spicy unisex scent that links a fresh opening of sichuan pepper and bergamot to the sweet warmth of rum and wild fig. The top is Nepalese sichuan pepper and bergamot, so it starts fresh and green. In the heart, rum, wild fig and carrot seed bring a fruity, gourmand sweetness. Cashmere wood and tonka bean settle it into a soft, woody base with a faint smokiness. Longevity is good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it is chosen most for leisure time, evenings and nights out. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits evenly between the two. Nest Indigo and Kilian Apple Brandy on the Rocks have a close profile.

Future Memories

7.5

Byredo · 2026

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Byredo Future Memories is a unisex scent that links a fresh, green opening to a powdery, creamy sweetness, and it leans towards autumn and winter evenings. It opens with aldehydes, blackcurrant and galbanum, which give it a fresh, green start. In the heart, orange blossom, labdanum, vanilla and orris butter pull it towards a powdery, resinous side. It dries down to a creamy, sweet base of Bourbon vanilla, musk and vanilla liqueur, with spicy and smoky touches staying in the background. Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and night out and evening wear stand out, while summer is the least chosen season. Masculine and feminine votes sit close together, and a modern character reads at least as strongly. Celine Nightclubbing and Jo Malone Cade & Cedarwood have a close profile.