2016
Belle de Tanger
Jérôme EpinetteThe nose · 236 fragrances · also made Bal d'Afrique Absolu (2025)Portrait →

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Byredo  ·  Sold as unisex

Belle de Tanger

The crisp air of a Swedish morning, where the scent of Bitter Orange blends with the soft powdery notes of an old-world library.

3.8956 ratingsRespected, if divisive
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
citruspowderywoodyirisvioletfresh
Belle de TangerLuxury · $250+
40%Similar accords, often for lessFlora by Gucci Generous Violet · GucciPremium tier, $100–250 · shares orris and violet8 matches →

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityVery weak8% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak50%
Weak21%
Moderate21%
Long lasting4%
Eternal4%
SillageEnormous59% say strong or enormous
Intimate18%
Moderate22%
Strong25%
Enormous35%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

TopOpening

HeartThe Soul

BaseFoundation

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Who Wears It

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Masculine50%
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Unisex40%
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Feminine10%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Belle de Tanger by Byredo is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance launched in 2016, capturing the essence of Swedish luxury with its quality and craftsmanship. The composition opens with Bitter Orange, providing a bright and fresh start that contrasts beautifully with the powdery depth of Orris and Violet in the heart notes. Cashmere Wood forms the base, grounding the scent with earthy warmth. This fragrance embodies Byredo's commitment to translating memories and emotions into tangible experiences.

How to wear it

This fragrance blooms best close to skin, so apply it directly on pulse points. The top note of Bitter Orange fades within an hour, but the Cashmere Wood base carries through the day, making it perfect for daytime wear.

Fig. 01 — Belle de Tanger, Byredo

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03 · The nose

Jérôme Epinette

The hand behind Byredo

Jérôme 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.

236fragrances
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Designer Byredo

More from the house · founded 2006 · Sweden

Belle de TangerBal d'Afrique Absolu
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With Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu

Adds aromatic, fruity and sweet; shares violet.

Suggested from accords and notes · not yet tried by wearers

06 · The Room

What people
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3.89/ 5 · 56 ratings

Respected, if divisive: loved by 41%, disliked or hated by 20%.

Love41%
Like32%
OK7%
Dislike14%
Hate5%
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