Star AniseOpens with
LavenderHeart
VetiverDries down to
Ben GorhamThe nose · 7 fragrances · also made La Tulipe (2010)Portrait →Will you like it? Mark a few fragrances you own or love and we'll tell you.
Byredo · Sold as masculine
Fantastic Man
The bustling streets of a small Swedish town where fresh citrus blends with warm spices from local shops, creating an inviting atmosphere that feels both familiar and exotic.
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Fantastic ManLuxury · $250+
65%Similar accords, often for lessRive Gauche pour Homme · Yves Saint LaurentPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 6 of its 11 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
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The story behind the bottle.
Fantastic Man by Byredo is a fragrance that captures the essence of its creator's multicultural heritage and the brand’s commitment to translating memories into olfactory experiences. Perfumer Ben Gorham crafts a composition that oscillates between fresh, aromatic notes and warm, spicy undertones. The star anise and bergamot open with a bright freshness, while cardamom adds a subtle spiciness that leads into a heart of lavender and incense, creating a balance of earthy and woody notes. Vetiver and patchouli ground the fragrance in its base, giving it depth and character.
Apply one or two sprays to the pulse points — the scent opens up quickly but also evolves over time. The star anise is bright initially but settles into a more complex blend of woody and earthy notes, so let it develop naturally without layering too much.
Fig. 01 — Fantastic Man, Byredo
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Ben Gorham
Ben Gorham, a Swede born to an Indian mother and Canadian father, grew up between Toronto, New York, and Stockholm, and pursued professional basketball before a visa setback ended that path.
Designer Byredo
More from the house · founded 2006 · Sweden
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Yves Saint Laurent · 2021La Nuit de L'Homme Bleu ÉlectriqueShares 5 of its 7 notes$100–250★ 4.55 (5,224)54%Match
Ajmal · 2018KuroShares 5 of its 7 notesunder $40★ 4.16 (426)63%Match
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With Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Adds fruity, sweet and amber; shares bergamot and vetiver.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 40%, disliked or hated by 17%.