Black CurrantOpens with
TeaHeart
BirchDries 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
Mixed Emotions
The quiet intensity of an office late at night, where the last remnants of daylight mingle with the subtle smokiness of aged leather and the crispness of fresh documents.
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Mixed EmotionsLuxury · $250+
38%Similar accords, often for lessTea Tonique · Miller HarrisPremium tier, $100–250 · shares mate, tea and birch8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Mixed Emotions by Byredo, launched in 2021, is a Woody Aromatic fragrance that captures the complexity of human emotions through its rich and layered composition. The scent opens with black currant and mate, offering a burst of freshness and green vibrancy. This gives way to a heart dominated by violet leaf and tea, creating an intriguing contrast between floral sweetness and herbal depth. The base notes of birch and papyrus introduce smoky and woody undertones, adding warmth and earthiness to the overall composition. Byredo’s commitment to translating memories into tangible experiences is palpable in Mixed Emotions, making it a scent that resonates with both women and men.
Apply Mixed Emotions in light layers to allow its complex notes to unfold naturally. The black currant and mate top notes are bright but fleeting, so a second application after an hour can help maintain their presence. This fragrance stays close to skin rather than projecting widely, making it ideal for intimate settings or daytime wear.
Fig. 01 — Mixed Emotions, 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 originalMixed EmotionsByredo · Luxury · $250+Miller Harris · 2015Tea ToniqueShares Mate, Tea and Birch$100–250★ 4.12 (1,007)33%Match
Jo Malone London · 2016Wild Strawberry & ParsleyShares Black currant and Violet leaf$100–250★ 4.09 (211)36%Match
Goutal · 2000Eau du FierShares Tea and Birch$100–250★ 4.17 (65)31%Match
Cartier · 2009La Treizieme Heure XIIIShares Mate and Birch$100–250★ 4.27 (221)
With Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Adds citrus, sweet and amber; shares four accords.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 35%, disliked or hated by 18%.