Byblos 1998 EDT

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Ghiaccio

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Byblos Ghiaccio is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998. Ghiaccio opens with Water Hyacinth, Bergamot, and Bitter Orange, settles into a heart of Water Lily and Violet, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vetiver, and Myrrh. Byblos's Ghiaccio carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This 90s classic still hits right, even if it does remind everyone of a dozen other scents from the era. It's a fresh, clean, unisex choice that's hard to dislike, perfect for those who prefer their fragrances light and airy.
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Ghiaccio 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and clean aquatic-citrus profile, make it ideal for casual wear, especially in warmer months or after a shower. While suitable for the office due to its non-offensive nature, it might be too understated for formal events and has a certain ease that suits sporty activities.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Ghiaccio opens with a sparkling burst of bergamot and bitter orange, tempered by the delicate, green aquatic notes of water hyacinth. This effervescent start quickly softens into a heart of dewy water lily and powdery violet, evoking a serene, cool freshness. The dry down is a comforting whisper of clean musk, earthy vetiver, and creamy sandalwood, with a subtle hint of mystical myrrh adding quiet depth.

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