Byredo 2016 EDT

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Byredo

by Jérôme Epinette

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Byredo Byredo is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2016, created by Jérôme Epinette. Byredo opens with Gin and Pink Pepper, settles into a heart of Iris and Violet, and dries down to a base of Oakmoss and Canadian Fir Balsam. Byredo's Byredo carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This one's a divisive ol' thing. Some find it a clean, cold, poetic iris-violet dream. Others reckon it's a generic, overhyped mess, barely there and wildly overpriced. You'll either adore its subtle gin and violet transparency or wonder what all the fuss is about.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Subtle
  • Fresh
  • Elegant
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Byredo Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Gin51%
Pink Pepper49%
Heartas listed
Violet59%
Iris41%
Baseas listed
Canadian Fir Balsam57%
Oakmoss43%

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
Also Works:
Summer Fall

A spring fragrance - light, bright, made for the warmer turn of the year.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its generally light projection and clean, fresh accords make it perfect for the office or casual day wear. While some find it elegant enough for formal settings, its intimate performance means it might be lost in noisier environments. It's too subtle for a strong date night impression but great for low-key encounters.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

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

Opens with a cool, sharp kick of gin and a zesty lift from pink pepper, cutting through the air. The heart softens into a powdery embrace of orris and violet, giving it a floral elegance. It settles on a woody, earthy base of oakmoss and fir resin, reminiscent of a crisp, quiet forest floor.

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