Byredo 2022 Edp

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Vanille Antique

Byredo Vanille Antique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022. The fragrance opens with Plum and Musk, settles into a heart of Labdanum and Woody, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanilla.

Our verdict on Vanille Antique: Acquired

This isn't your average vanilla; it's a deep dive into an olfactory antique shop. Loved by many for its unique, non-gourmand take, though some find it weirdly metallic or too austere. Definitely not a blind buy.
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
Vanille Antique Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0%
Floral 4%
Fruity 13%
Green 0%
Sweet 35%
Warm 20%
Woody 21%
Earthy 14%
Animalic 19%
Fresh 3%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Amber
100%
Vanilla
82%
Woody
73%
Musky
67%
Powdery
65%

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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

Its potent projection and distinct, 'antique' character make it a bit much for most office environments, though it could work for a creative setting. It truly shines for dates and evening events, offering a sensual, sophisticated aura. While suitable for casual wear in cooler weather, it leans too rich for sport.

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About

Vanille Antique opens with the intriguing sweetness of dark plum warmed by a subtle, animalic musk. This quickly transitions to a heart of rich, balsamic labdanum and dry, aged woods, evoking the scent of an old library or well-loved antique furniture. The base reveals a complex amber and a non-sugary vanilla, settling into a long-lasting, sophisticated warmth that's both cosy and commanding, avoiding any cloying sweetness.