I really do like this scent! a lot more than I initially thought I would. And by each passing day I use this ; I fall in love a little more. I love this particular scent for almost any time of the year except maybe very hot summer days. The scent is intoxicating and very well blended. A sweet fruity/floral scent livened up with the woodsy notes in the background; a very round scent without any sharpness. Incredibly versatile. My boyfriend goes crazy for it after he gets home, and I have had it on for over 5 hours at that point. He grabs the nape of my neck and just delves in face first with a big wiff. In such a sexy anamlistic way. I want to see if he would try putting it on in the morning before work, and when he comes home I want to see what I smell- and If his ... MoreI really do like this scent! a lot more than I initially thought I would. And by each passing day I use this ; I fall in love a little more. I love this particular scent for almost any time of the year except maybe very hot summer days. The scent is intoxicating and very well blended. A sweet fruity/floral scent livened up with the woodsy notes in the background; a very round scent without any sharpness. Incredibly versatile. My boyfriend goes crazy for it after he gets home, and I have had it on for over 5 hours at that point. He grabs the nape of my neck and just delves in face first with a big wiff. In such a sexy anamlistic way. I want to see if he would try putting it on in the morning before work, and when he comes home I want to see what I smell- and If his different DNA turns this fragrance in a different direction. It is feminine enough to stand alone thanks to the angelic softer notes, but would make a great unisex fragrance, also!

Despite not being particularly fond of any notes in Bal d’Afrique aside from cedar, I recently became fixated on this fragrance and blind bought a full bottle after many internal battles with myself (A Sméagol/Gollum situation, where Bal d’Afrique was my precious). The reviews that I stalked had me expecting something of a pineapple mango creamsicle scented bar of soap. Incidentally, I don’t experience anything close to that. It begins as a nearly underripe lemon, but calms down to a scent strikingly resemblant of August, a discontinued Hollister fragrance marketed for women in the 2000’s. It was, in reality, completely gender neutral, but much too original and apparently ahead of its time; it was discontinued after a what I imagine must have been a successful but ... MoreDespite not being particularly fond of any notes in Bal d’Afrique aside from cedar, I recently became fixated on this fragrance and blind bought a full bottle after many internal battles with myself (A Sméagol/Gollum situation, where Bal d’Afrique was my precious). The reviews that I stalked had me expecting something of a pineapple mango creamsicle scented bar of soap. Incidentally, I don’t experience anything close to that. It begins as a nearly underripe lemon, but calms down to a scent strikingly resemblant of August, a discontinued Hollister fragrance marketed for women in the 2000’s. It was, in reality, completely gender neutral, but much too original and apparently ahead of its time; it was discontinued after a what I imagine must have been a successful but short period of availability. Heavy citrus opening that mellows into a cedar/vetiver dominant woodsy heart with smokey ambered facets. 100% unisex. I don’t experience any black currant, tropical, or floral qualities. No creamy feels. I can smell the “ivory soap” in the drydown, but only with discernment, probably wouldn’t have associated it with soap had I not read that others made that interpretation. As far as vetiver goes, I wouldn’t think this contained any, had I not read the notes listed. I haven’t yet learned to appreciate or even tolerate vetiver as a focus note, aside from its use in Angel Muse, so I tend to..hate it deeply. Like I said though, there’s no typical assault by vetiver here, I think it pairs exceptionally well with cedar and amber to contribute to the dry woodsy effect. In my unrefined but honest opinion, this is simplicity at its finest. The longevity is much better than anticipated on me. In the equitorial heat/humidity, I get 5 hours before I need to compulsively reapply, and I’m more than happy to bring the big awkward bottle with me to reapply prn. Regrettably, the sillage is as tragic as they say. Still absolutely worth a try, and in my opinion it’s worth a blind buy, for anyone. It really is a scent both intriguing and unique; fit for any season, day or night. Easily signature material.

Byredo Bal d'Afrique is a fragrance that exudes warmth, sweetness, and exoticism. The scent opens with a burst of zesty citrus and tangy bergamot, blended with the fresh green notes of neroli and African marigold. As it settles, the fragrance unveils a soft and sensual heart of violet, jasmine, and cyclamen, rounded out by the warm and comforting base notes of vetiver, musk, and amber. Overall, Byredo Bal d'Afrique is a captivating and versatile fragrance that can be worn for any occasion, from a casual day out to a special evening event. The scent is long-lasting and has moderate sillage, so it won't overpower those around you. It's a great choice for those who appreciate unique and sophisticated scents

My first byredo and I am in love just everything about it is amazing from the simplicity of the bottle to the gorgeous packaging love it all. This is a beautiful rose fragrance with soft spicy and woody touch to it. In the opening when I first spray it on to my skin it literally smells like nail polish remover for a few seconds. Once this has passed the gorgeous rose and pink pepper come together so perfectly blended and it is very airy. I can smell a little bit of raspberry but only when I put my nose really close to it. The dry down is mainly the rose and amber note. It is a fragrance I would probably reach more for in the warmer month it is great for day or night. This lasts ages on my skin I can smell it at least for 7-8 hours and on clothes up to 10 hours.

Byredo is Love

Gypsy Water opens with a glaze of lemon tinged juniper and pine, almost like that of Lemon Pledge, but with a sweeter vanilla finish which takes it from Lemon Pledge to more of a lemon custard. After a short time, the perfume begins to soften and them lemon becomes light and tart and slightly sour with addition of a quiet incense and wood. I was expecting Gypsy Water to be a lively and phrenetic fragrance, but instead, it’s rather subdued and unassuming. After around 20 minutes, the pine, amber and sandalwood come together to provide for a creamy, but lightly incensed powdered warmth. In the end, Gypsy Water is a lightly warmed quiet woody perfume, that although unassuming, is rather mysterious.

Fab

About two years ago I took a trip to London and on the flight there, the flight attendant had this beautiful scent on that immediately grabbed my attention. I regret not asking her what she was wearing at that moment. Fast forward, I’m in the London airport and I continue smelling the scent and I go inside a perfume store but... I can’t find it. Instant regret!!! I was on a scavenger hunt at this point. I’ve searched online and finally I go into a Nordstrom and started looking at jo Malone. They had a similar scent but then realized it wasn’t it, it didn’t last long and it wasn’t as powerful. For my birthday this year I decided to blindly buy another byredo perfume based on the reviews (we’ve been there, right?) and today my savanger hunt is OVER!!! All along people ... MoreAbout two years ago I took a trip to London and on the flight there, the flight attendant had this beautiful scent on that immediately grabbed my attention. I regret not asking her what she was wearing at that moment. Fast forward, I’m in the London airport and I continue smelling the scent and I go inside a perfume store but... I can’t find it. Instant regret!!! I was on a scavenger hunt at this point. I’ve searched online and finally I go into a Nordstrom and started looking at jo Malone. They had a similar scent but then realized it wasn’t it, it didn’t last long and it wasn’t as powerful. For my birthday this year I decided to blindly buy another byredo perfume based on the reviews (we’ve been there, right?) and today my savanger hunt is OVER!!! All along people were wearing Mojave Ghost!!! Oh my goodness. I’m so happy with my purchase. It’s definitely a must have.

Fragrance that lasts

I don’t know what has happened to my skin but recently I haven’t been able to wear a fragrance and still be able to smell and feel comforted by the scent only a short time after I wear it. I didn’t even realise how this made me feel. I only have the little sample vial of this one and it has become precious to use!There is something about the notes that last beautifully on my skin. I love this scent but really need to justify buying it for myself. I have Rose of No Man’s Land and would never have thought Gypsy Water would have been one I wanted to try. The sample offered with my order has lifted me as I really thought my skin had changed so much I would no longer be able to wear perfume. This is really beautiful.A considered purchase at this time but such a ... MoreI don’t know what has happened to my skin but recently I haven’t been able to wear a fragrance and still be able to smell and feel comforted by the scent only a short time after I wear it. I didn’t even realise how this made me feel. I only have the little sample vial of this one and it has become precious to use!There is something about the notes that last beautifully on my skin. I love this scent but really need to justify buying it for myself. I have Rose of No Man’s Land and would never have thought Gypsy Water would have been one I wanted to try. The sample offered with my order has lifted me as I really thought my skin had changed so much I would no longer be able to wear perfume. This is really beautiful.A considered purchase at this time but such a luxury especially as the scent lingers in an elegant way. I can dream until the vial is used up

My signature scent, but its name is an ethnic slur

Byredo's G Water is my signature scent. It is one you can wear to work and no one will smell you unless they are very close. That's the way I like it because in general I do things for me and don't want to intrude on their space. I wear perfume for me. If I want someone to smell me I will bring them close to me. Otherwise, I don't want to smell your banger cologne either.The longevity on this perfume is poor. It doesn't matter if you apply half a bottle. It's going to be gone soon. I apply frequently and get an uplift by smelling it on my wrists. It's very calming scent. It's a good alternative for or a great addition to taking sedatives.I do think that the G word has become or always was an ethnic slur. Certainly in its verb form it is, but that's just me. And ... MoreByredo's G Water is my signature scent. It is one you can wear to work and no one will smell you unless they are very close. That's the way I like it because in general I do things for me and don't want to intrude on their space. I wear perfume for me. If I want someone to smell me I will bring them close to me. Otherwise, I don't want to smell your banger cologne either.The longevity on this perfume is poor. It doesn't matter if you apply half a bottle. It's going to be gone soon. I apply frequently and get an uplift by smelling it on my wrists. It's very calming scent. It's a good alternative for or a great addition to taking sedatives.I do think that the G word has become or always was an ethnic slur. Certainly in its verb form it is, but that's just me. And a whole lot of other people especially the people of the Roma culture.

Sensational

One of my husband's all-time favorite perfumes is BYREDO's Oud Immortel Eau de Parfum. For his birthday, I surprised him with a fresh bottle, and it did not disappoint. The fragrance is a perfect blend of traditional Middle Eastern scents and modern sophistication. The opening notes of oud and cardamom blend smoothly into a heart of incense and leather, and the base of patchouli and tobacco is warm and comforting. This unisex fragrance exudes luxury and elegance, perfect for special occasions or date nights. The longevity and sillage are excellent, and the scent lingers throughout the day. Overall, Oud Immortel is a stunning perfume that I highly recommend for anyone looking for a unique and long-lasting scent.

Versatile and fresh - however no staying power.

This is a really nice perfume - very light and fresh scent which is not overpowering and will suit everyone. It reminds me of lemon desserts in a summery nice way.however....It doesn't last long (on me it lasts about 5-10 minutes). If you don't mind reapplying and staying power isn't a major concern for you, I say give it a go, as it is very wearable and nice... but if you want something to spray before work and walk out the door with assurance it will stay on, you will be disappointed. It's not cheap either and there are a lot of other perfumes with a better price tag. I do recommend this if you have the money, especially for the warmer months. Just dont expect it to last. Hope this helps.