This is what Byredo's fragrances smell like
Byredo has been a household name in the world of niche perfumery since 2006. Founded by Ben Gorham, the Swedish house translates memories and emotions into fragrance - minimalist in design but rich in experience. Our Skins Experts selected some iconic perfumes from the collection. In this Short Story, you will discover how they smell, what they evoke and why they are so loved.
What does Byredo Blanche smell like?
Blanche by Byredo translates the colour white into scent: clean, transparent and elegant. Ben Gorham created this perfume for a loved one and wanted to capture her pure character. The composition is airy with white rose, aldehydes and sandalwood, gradually gaining depth. Blanche is a sophisticated study in contrasts: tender and powerful.
What does Gypsy Water by Byredo smell like?
Gypsy Water by Byredo is an olfactive ode to nomadic life. The fragrance opens with fresh bergamot and lemon, followed by pine needle and incense - elements reminiscent of forest floor and campfire. The warm dry down of amber and vanilla makes it an inviting fragrance, perfect for those who long for freedom and stories on the go.
What does Byredo Black Saffron smell like?
Black Saffron by Byredo reflects Gorham's Indian roots, with saffron as a spiritual and cultural symbol. The fragrance opens with pomelo and juniper berries, is given depth by leather and violet, and ends in a warm base of wood and vetiver. The composition is rich and layered, like a fragrant reminder of connection and origins.
What does Byredo Lil Fleur smell like?
Lil Fleur captures the effervescence and vulnerability of adolescence. Cassis and mandarin provide a sparkling start, followed by a heart of Damascena rose that evolves on the skin. The base with saffron, wood and vanilla feels warm and enveloping. Lil Fleur is a fragrance full of potential, emotion and growth.
What does Byredo 1996 smell like?
Inspired by a photograph by Inez & Vinoodh, 1996 symbolises duality. The fragrance opens with black pepper, followed by leather and iris. Patchouli and vanilla provide a deep, mysterious base. 1996 is introspective and artistic, like the house itself: personal, contrasting and thoughtful.
Is Byredo Blanche unisex?
Blanche and almost all of Byredo's perfumes are to share. The house designs fragrances based on emotion, not gender. As a result, they feel intuitive to anyone who identifies with the scent's story or mood.
Byredo regularly enriches its collection with new perfumes, each carrying its own signature. The style remains recognisable: modern, minimalist and emotionally charged. Our Skins Experts are happy to help you find a fragrance to suit you online and in the boutiques - whether you're looking for something iconic or an unexpected discovery.
Like Byredo, Le Labo is also known for fragrances with character and a personal story. Find out in our Short Story what Le Labo's most popular fragrance is and why it is so loved.
