Byredo 2022 Extrait

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Vanille Antique

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Byredo Vanille Antique is an Extrait de Parfum launched in 2022. Vanille Antique opens with Musk and Plum, settles into a heart of Woody Notes and Labdanum, and dries down to a base of Amber and Vanilla. Byredo's Vanille Antique carries an Acquired verdict, a musk-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Warm
  • Sophisticated
  • Mysterious
  • Cozy
  • Feminine
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Vanille Antique Extrait bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Musk53%
Plum47%
Heartas listed
Woody Notes56%
Labdanum44%
Baseas listed
Vanilla54%
Amber46%

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
Moderate
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
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.

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

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • 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

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.

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