Byredo 2008 EDP

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Gypsy Water

by Jérôme Epinette

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Byredo Gypsy Water is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2008, created by Jérôme Epinette. Gypsy Water opens with Bergamot, Pine, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Carrot Seeds, Iris, Incense, and Butter, and dries down to a base of Suede, Vanilla, and Ambroxan. Byredo's Gypsy Water carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

A cult favorite for those who crave understated elegance, Gypsy Water is a luminous, woody fragrance that quietly enchants with its blend of citrus, pine, and powdery woods. Effortless, artistic, and comfortingly unique.
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Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Pepper34%
Pine33%
Bergamot33%
Heartas listed
Incense29%
Iris26%
Carrot Seeds24%
Butter21%
Baseas listed
Vanilla34%
Ambroxan33%
Suede33%

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
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer

Gypsy Water shines in spring and fall thanks to its bright citrus and juniper freshness, contrasted by pine, incense, and creamy woods. The smoky and powdery drydown can also work in mild winter, but the scent may be too delicate for the coldest months or the height of summer heat.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its soft projection and gentle sillage make it perfect for office, casual, and day-to-day wear. It is refined enough for dates but too subtle for statement formal events or energetic sporty settings.

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
  • 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

Gypsy Water opens with a sparkling flash of bergamot and lemon, laced with juniper and spicy black pepper. The heart transitions to aromatic pine and creamy orris, underpinned by wisps of incense and earthy carrot seed. As it dries down, soft vanilla, suede, sandalwood, and amber envelop the skin in a powdery, woody haze-clean, subtly smoky, and serene. Ethereal yet memorable, it conjures the freedom of forest air and vintage leather, all with Byredo's modern, minimalist touch.

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