Juniper BerriesOpens with
LeatherHeart
PatchouliDries down to
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Byredo · Sold as masculine
Baudelaire
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.
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BaudelaireLuxury · $250+
46%Similar accords, often for lessBurberry Brit Rhythm · BurberryPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 10 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Baudelaire, 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
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Well loved by wearers: loved by 39%, disliked or hated by 16%.