BergamotOpens with
VioletHeart
SuedeDries down to
Jérôme EpinetteThe nose · 236 fragrances · also made Bal d'Afrique Absolu (2025)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Byredo · Sold as unisex
Animalique
The quiet intensity of an intimate evening in a dimly lit room, where the scents of leather-bound books and subtle floral notes blend together.
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AnimaliqueLuxury · $250+
42%Similar accords, often for lessBoldly Seoul · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares violet and mimosa8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Animalique by Byredo is a fragrance that captures the essence of contrasts. Launched in 2023, it combines the powdery softness of violet and suede with the earthy warmth of tobacco and amber. The opening notes of bergamot and lemon introduce a freshness that gives way to the heart's floral richness, where mimosa and violet create a delicate tension against the leather undertones. This composition is Byredo at its most evocative, translating memories and emotions into a scent that feels both familiar and surprising.
Animalique is best applied to pulse points for a more concentrated experience. The top notes are bright but fleeting, so focus on the base as it develops over time. This fragrance stays close to skin rather than projecting widely, making it ideal for an evening out where you want to be enveloped in its warmth.
Fig. 01 — Animalique, Byredo
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
Designer Byredo
More from the house · founded 2006 · Sweden
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The originalAnimaliqueByredo · Luxury · $250+Zara · 2021Boldly SeoulShares Violet and Mimosaunder $40★ 3.91 (721)39%Match
Kenzo · 2005Summer by KenzoShares 5 of its 14 notes$40–100★ 4.00 (1,554)46%Match
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Victoria's Secret · 2009VerticalShares Bergamot, Suede and Amberunder $40★ 4.00 (41)
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 45%, disliked or hated by 12%.