Byredo

Its an absolute stunner of a scent. Minimalist, enveloping, atmospheric, sparkling, optimistic, crisp, dry and contemporary. And it tastes rather than smells.... EDIT: I've a 2nd hand bottle, and it may be earlier formulation, therefore the strength of sillage and lasting power is A+++ Unnamed fits all things Scandi as expected from Byredo. The visual of the scent: bright midwinter sun glistening through the ice flowers on a frozen window. The opening brings on the taste of fancy herbal gin & fizzy floral tonic with a stem of rosemary and a few cranberries. Its all being mixed in tall frozen glass with powdered sugar being sieved on top. And... to accompany the drink, you're handed a bowl of colourful jellybeans. Weird visual image perhaps, but the first burst of the scent is vivid: slightly acidic cocktail, dry powdered sugar and lots of ice with definitely jellybeans. I also get a whisper of eucalyptus thats mentioned below, but it could as well be transparent non-medicinal frosted balsam fir. The development is seamless- in an hour the violet is full on and the experience has turned fluffy and powdery whilst still feeling extremely clean and fresh. Now it paints a unusual taste (rather than scent) of real violet petals in sugar my friend once brought back as a treat from Vienna. This phase is for those who are addicted to Guerlain Meteorites powder pearls. It appears also like deconstructed minimalist l'Heure Bleue thats stripped from all other florals and dense base. Very pretty fresh and cool, it makes my other more seductive evening scents smell almost vulgar when applied after. The drydown is the most beautiful clean slightly musky luxurious bedroom scent: crisp 5* egyptian cotton sheets, fluffy pillows and a breakfast tray with ice cold champagne. On my skin its leaning quite feminine- I'd never think of it as masculine leaning. Its also appropriate for all seasons, although probably shines more in winter/ early spring because of iciness. Surprisingly long-lasting, easy 8 h and well projecting. This one is a bit ahead of its time, presenting violet as very contemporary. Really glad I finally snapped it up after 4 years from first sniff. Have been wearing it very frequently this winter. EDIT: I sampled Balenciaga B. Nude and Byredo is indeed very similar to this, but cooler, sharper at the start kind of icier with much better projection and longevity than Balenciaga. The violet stage is extremely similar.

Bright, sharp, dry, boozy, mossy with sweet spiced lipsticks kisses What a beautiful bright scent, not so easy to find but if you can get the chance then please test it, great year-round especially if you’re around the sunnier side of the world, a modern scent IMO unisex, leans a touch masculine, smells great on a guys body chemistry sexy, clean a touch dirty, Tickles my nose upon initial spritz, smells boozy gives me buzzed feeling if you will, must be from the gin notes which I love that lightly linger throughout, and blends well with spicy pink peppercorn, dusty floral violets, and the beautiful damp oak moss, with a light waxy syrupy balminess. If I can describe this scent It gives me an imagination young man or woman being on vacation in Mykonos fresh out of the shower, with waxed, slick combed back hair, slightly hungover, on warm windy day, dressed in a designer white T shirt, and light blue jeans, drinking a peppery gin and tonic, outside in a Greek tavern by the beach in the Mediterranean with lush greens, and flowers in the sunny wind I received a Byredo mini size pack collection, when I was in Greece for the summer, so excited this was in the collection. Meshed so well with vibe, climate, and season, felt like I wasn’t wearing anything, blended well with my surroundings that I thought the scent faded but kept getting compliments on my fragrance so was shocked that It kept on my clothes the next day, lasts 8 hrs + with moderate silage and projection. After my holiday I finally got a hold of a large size bottle but fast forward into 2 weeks of having it my mom accidentally knocks over the bottle from counter so it cracks and seeps out droplets time after time so the air would get filled with this scent throughout the hallway, kept using it frequently until it’s last drop, I usually keep my hard to find scents long term wish I still had it stored away for occasional use but oh well! I’ve dropped bottles in the past but this one cracked so please be aware the glass on these bottles may possibly be fragile

I live in a bustling/crowded city...Whenever I wear this fragrance people pass me by and tell me how AMAZING & unique I smell...and keep sniffing me! They go so far as to ASK me the EXACT name of the fragrance & brand...to be honest I was ALWAYS hesitant to give that info!! So...imagine my shock at the amount of negative reviews this scent has garnered here on fragrantica. Maybe it's a personal preference? or how it drys down against skin pH? ...Well, in my personal opinion this scent is absolutely scrumptious on my skin: On my skin: - On first spray I get a strong burst of pink pepper with the gin, but it's REFRESHING & not overbearing - 3-5 minutes pass the delicious, powdery violet emerges amidst the pepper (but the pepper doesn't disappear) - Time goes on...the oakmoss & fir are very light but the gin,pepper,violet are still the primary scents on my skin. It's feminine, masculine... spicy sweet woodsy floral. It's naughty and nice, but in a classy way. Also I absolutely HATE synthetic scents...despise them. But this is the most AUTHENTIC, best smelling pepper scent I've encountered. AND it's probably one of the FEW pepper scents without citrus notes, which I'm eternally grateful for!!! I just wish it wasn't so EXPENSIVE! haha

Violets, gin, balsam, pink pepper and Byredo airiness. I’m so glad this is available for purchase again, I needed the big bottle, and hooray for the internet, I found it at a discount. Byredo Unnamed is the best of all of the brand’s popular top sellers. Fir balsam from Gypsy Water, violet base from Mojave Ghost, the clean, cool-girl feel of Bal D’Afrique. A fantastic signature scent for a laid-back, soft, girly girl such as myself. A burst of gin (but not alcohol) on the top, a pine forest spritz, the green vibes, sweet soft musk and violets. It’s got great longevity, especially for a perfume with a light feel. Unnamed is casual but special. Perhaps not unique in the niche world, but certainly it’s different from what’s trending in designer land. The price on this one is scary, so you may not need Unnamed if you have the others. Although, if you’re only going to have only one Byredo.... I think this would be my choice.

Testing my sample; super refreshing pink pepper and rosemary infused gin, becomes a powdery violet and orris that feels cool and clean, becomes aromatherapeutic with what smells like eucalyptus? It might be the balsam fir & oakmoss interacting with my skin chemistry to give that off, but overall, it feels cool and clean. Overall a love for me. Doesn't go above arms' length, but it's been a little over 4 hrs and my sample is there on my arm surprisingly enough. Perfectly suited for warm weather, very unisex. I think this is one of those scents that require sampling before purchase given the myriad of reviews.

I’ve been avoiding violet since 2013, i was sure it will never be a tolerable note for me, most of them are too sweet, too powdery and clothing, but i do like it here quite a lot. This feels like a cold and a bit herbal fresh violet scent that is not powdery, and i am suprised how much i like it. It feels a bit dual in a way that it gives a nature vibe, like cold winter forest with lots if violets, but also very clean and modern like an empty new building. It is giving also a fresh start vibe, and i find it very fitting exactly now, for New Years Eve and for the start of the fresh New Year.

I could smell this forever... This fragrance is zen garden for my nose. And violets: heaven! Pine gin is delicious opening, with spicy aroma of pink pepper. A bit harsh at first, but in piquant way. I am pleased about violets which are solid: gentle, but autentic. Its aroma goes very well with orris. Simple flowery note: minimalistic and true. (So far my favorite violets have been in the Carthusia "Forget Me Not". I will have to reconsider, maybe.:-) ) Because of oakmoss all scent has earthy, nature-like base. Reminds me rain in the woods a bit. This Byredo is poetic.

I remember choosing between Mojave Ghost, Gypsy Water and Unnamed. All of them share the same lightness and spiritual positive energy. I ended up purchasing all Three during a period of time, but I have to admit that Unnamed is the best of these Three. Unnamed /No name is light, with tuned violet leaf (I can feel the calmness of the lavender color), pink pepper (again, with soft pink color) and breezable Accords. I might use this one for an interview. I highly recommend to sample it, since Byredo is re-releasing this scent in 2020.

This fragrance reminds me of a grown up “refined” version of Tommy Girl meshed with Balenciaga B. If Y2K was your favorite era then this is for you. Unnamed is more sophisticated and longer lasting than Tommy Girl; it's also more intense than Balenciaga B. It’s unisex in a sort of a sporty rich type of way. Brittany Foster from “The Incrowd” movie. Rich, perfect snobby face, glossy lips, tennis player, silver Mercedes coupe, perfect classic American country club attire.

Are there multiple versions of no name? Because I just cannot understand the negative reviews. I absolutely love this scent. It is so different from any other scent that I own. It is fresh, it is peppery, there’s a violet flower note too and every once in a while I smell a little bit of fir tree. Every time I smell it on myself I think “wow this smells so good.” So, it’s a win for me and bought a bottle and I love to wear it!

Byredo Unnamed was my signature fragrance for many years when I became interested in perfumerie. It was the first one that i found intriguing enough and pleasurable enough and flexible enough to become part of my day to day. I adore this scent. It’s delicious. Refreshing. Performs beautifully on my skin. Byredos contemporary, simpler, accord-focuse shines here & I’ll forever appreciate this sweet, fresh, sparkly juice.

I love the house of Byredo. Here is another all-around great unisex fragrance that’s quite addicting. It’s more of a freshie, with a woody quality that also somehow pulls slightly fruity on my skin...like a tart raspberry? The gin definitely shines and is pleasant and refreshing. Moderate longevity and was previously more intimate in projection, however, after a couple months, it’s gotten much better.

Well, this has certainly garnered negative reviews! I don't wear it myself, but my fiancée does. It smells amazing on her, like a very well-crafted gin and tonic with a powdery iris undertone. It does last all day, too. I think, if one had to compare it to something else, this is like a drier Juniper Sling - cedar and orris instead of brown sugar as a base.

After testing every current BYREDO scent available (well, those that I don’t already own!) at the Copenhagen airport, Byredo “no name”’or “unnamed” was, ultimately, the scent that wowed me the most. A comforting, wearable and addictive unisex fragrance that is both highly wearable and also quite avant garde - like no other scent out there.

The opening is a very juicy, addicting violet. I know it’s not listed in the notes, but I definitely smell a bit more fruit than what’s described. Dries down really beautiful, it’s quite woody and soft. If you like Mojave Ghost, this is definitely worth trying— I think the longevity makes it FBW, and is impressive for a Byredo fragrance.

I adore this scent—it’s perfect for me. The sweet and sour spices, with pepper and pine, are addictive, and it lingers beautifully. Fragrances are so personal, and while I don’t get many comments, the way it makes me feel is what matters. That first spray was truly magical.

I love this. This does remind me of the lamentably discontinued B by Balenciaga which I had and could never re-purchase, so I’m pretty content that I found this.

Finally a scent made for my weird skintype, and all I get is a warm, cosy Orrisroot. Love it. On me a skinclose scent, but there for many hours.

love it - there's an odd note i can't place... does orris root smell like slightly under-ripe banana peel (not banana, but the peel)?

Be Extra is my favorite scent of the Be Delicious line so far...It’s light and sweet. Wish it lasted longer on my skin though 😊