Byredo 2011 EDC

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Sunday Cologne

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Byredo Sunday Cologne is a Cologne launched in 2011. Sunday Cologne opens with Bergamot, Cardamom, and Star Anise, settles into a heart of Lavender, Geranium, and Incense, and dries down to a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, and Oakmoss. Byredo's Sunday Cologne carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Sunday Cologne is a sophisticated citrus aromatic that nails the 'cologne' brief - clean, refreshing, and utterly unpretentious. Don't let the name fool you, this isn't just for Sundays. However, be warned: performance divides opinion, so this is definitely one to test before buying.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Sophisticated
  • Subtle
  • Modern
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Sunday Cologne Cologne 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its fresh, clean, and unoffensive profile makes it perfect for the office and casual wear, with many reviewers noting its suitability for work. Its generally moderate sillage prevents it from being too loud for formal settings, though its casual essence lowers its suitability for such events. While refreshing for sport, its price point and subtlety make it less ideal.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Imagine a perfect blend of bright, sharp bergamot and spicy cardamom, given an unexpected twist by star anise. As it settles, a clean lavender and warm geranium emerge, softened by a whisper of incense. The dry down is an elegant, earthy embrace of vetiver, patchouli, and oakmoss, grounding the initial freshness with a refined woody finish. It’s a masterful balance of vibrant zest and quiet composure.

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