Byredo 2025 Extrait

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Vanille Antique 2025

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Byredo Vanille Antique 2025 is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2025. Vanille Antique 2025 opens with Freesia and Plum, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Amber, Oud, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Vanilla and Labdanum. Byredo's Vanille Antique 2025 carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

Prepare for a proper ruckus with this one. Byredo's reformulations of Vanille Antique have left a divided opinion - some find it a delightful, warm amber-vanilla, while others are absolutely fuming over what they see as a watered-down, 'antique' disaster. Approach with caution, and definitely sniff before you splurge.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
Vanille Antique 2025 Extrait 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:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

This scent's deep, enveloping nature and reported strong sillage make it less suited for an office environment. However, its sophisticated warmth is perfect for intimate dates and formal events, especially in colder weather. It's a bit too heavy for casual daytime wear or anything active.

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

Imagine a rich, dark amber swirling with vanilla, given a smoky, woody edge by oud and cashmere wood. A hint of juicy plum and delicate freesia peeks through initially, but it quickly settles into a creamy, resinous warmth. The labdanum adds a subtle, almost leathery depth, making this a complex, brooding vanilla that's far from saccharine.

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