Baudelaire
“Baudelaire by Byredo is a Leather fragrance for men”
The Quick Read
Well loved by wearers — a fresh spicy, woody composition with a amber undertone. Voted best for fall and winter wear, leaning masculine.
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Launched in 2009, Baudelaire by Byredo is a Leather fragrance that captures the essence of an enigmatic and refined man. The composition opens with fresh spicy notes like juniper berries and pepper, giving way to aromatic accords such as incense and hyacinth. At its heart lies a complex blend of leather, patchouli, and papyrus, anchored by warm amber. This fragrance is neither overtly sweet nor overly musky; instead, it strikes a balance between freshness and depth.
Composition & Character
Main Accords
When to Wear
Who Wears It
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Baudelaire sparingly to let its nuanced layers unfold gradually. The aromatic top notes can be strong initially but give way to a more subdued, warm base over time. It's best worn during cooler hours when the spicy and woody accords are most pronounced.
Jérôme Epinette
Founding perfumer · 236 fragrances
Designer Byredo
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The story behind the bottle.
The quiet confidence of an urban explorer navigating the city streets at twilight, where the scents of incense and leather blend with the smoky air.
Fig. 01 — Baudelaire, Byredo
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