Byredo 2013 EDP

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Inez & Vinoodh

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Byredo Inez & Vinoodh is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Inez & Vinoodh opens with Pepper and Juniper, settles into a heart of Leather, Iris, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Vanilla, and Ambergris. Byredo's Inez & Vinoodh carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

Divisive, challenging, and utterly unique, Byredo's 1996 is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Expect strong opinions, and don't even think about a blind buy. If you connect with its strange, atmospheric charm, it's an undeniable signature scent.
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Inez & Vinoodh Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Juniper66%
Pepper34%
Heartas listed
Leather48%
Iris26%
Violet25%
Baseas listed
Patchouli35%
Ambergris33%
Vanilla32%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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 autumn and winter.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its potent projection and long-lasting nature, coupled with its heavy, complex accords, make it unsuitable for office and sport. The unique, powerful character leans towards date nights and formal events where you want to make a memorable, if potentially polarising, statement.

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

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

Opening with a brisk, peppery juniper, 1996 quickly deepens into a complex heart of dusty orris, delicate violet, and worn leather, evoking the scent of old books and vintage boutiques. A potent base of earthy patchouli, warm ambergris, and a hint of vanilla rounds out this brooding, sophisticated concoction. It's a heady mix that is both sweet and smoky, smooth and rugged.

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