Byblos 1997 EDT

F £ Acquired

Cielo

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Byblos Cielo is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1997. Cielo opens with Mandarin and Lily of the Valley, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Gardenia, Pepper, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli, and Vanilla. Byblos's Cielo carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

Divisive yet nostalgic, Cielo is the Angel dupe that split a generation. You either love its spicy, sweet complexity, or you absolutely can't stand it. Try before you commit.
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  • Sensual
  • Warm
  • Classic
  • Edgy
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Cielo Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its strong, sweet and spicy character, make it less suitable for formal or office settings. It's best reserved for dates or casual evening wear, where its warmth and sensual nature can shine without overpowering.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Cielo opens with a bright, delicate mandarin and lily of the valley, a fresh sky-blue whisper that quickly gives way to something far more substantial. The heart spices things up with pepper and nutmeg, blending into a creamy gardenia and jasmine. The base is where the real magic (and controversy) lies: a rich, sweet, and slightly earthy combination of patchouli, vanilla, and coconut, grounded by musk and sandalwood.

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