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Byredo 2018 EDP

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Eleventh Hour

by Jérôme Epinette

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Byredo Eleventh Hour is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2018, created by Jérôme Epinette. Eleventh Hour opens with Bergamot and Sichuan Pepper, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds, Fig, Plum, and Rum, and dries down to a base of Cashmere Wood, Cedar, Tonka Bean, and Labdanum. Byredo's Eleventh Hour carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper marmite fragrance - you'll either love its boozy, spicy plum goodness or be utterly repulsed by what some call 'ketchup' or 'Christmas potpourri'. Definitely one to try before you buy, it's divisive and for good reason.
  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
Eleventh Hour Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Accords

Woody
100%
Fruity
86%
Amber
72%
Sweet
70%
Musky
59%
Rum
54%

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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

Given its strong, boozy, and spicy character, it's a bit much for the office. However, its warming yet mysterious depth makes it ideal for dates and evening events, especially in cooler weather, where its unique profile can truly shine.

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About

Opens with a sharp, invigorating kick of Sichuan pepper and bergamot, quickly moving into a rich, almost edible heart of rum-soaked plum and fig, deepened by a unique carrot seed earthiness. The dry down is a warm, woody embrace of cashmere, cedar, and frankincense, with a hint of tonka bean sweetness. It's a complex, ever-evolving scent that shifts dramatically on different skins, offering a journey from spicy fruit to smoky woods.