SapodillaOpens with
MagnoliaHeart
AmbergrisDries 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
Mojave Ghost
The hushed intimacy of an evening spent in a dimly lit room, where the air is filled with warm spices and soft florals.
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Mojave GhostLuxury · $250+
50%Similar accords, often for lessVioletta · Penhaligon'sPremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2014 by Byredo, Mojave Ghost is a fragrance that embodies the minimalist elegance for which the brand is known. It opens with sapodilla and ambrette, creating an intriguing contrast between sweet fruitiness and musky depth. The heart of magnolia and violet adds a delicate floral touch, while sandalwood, ambergris, cedar, and musk provide a grounding, woody base that reads as both warm and powdery.
Mojave Ghost has become one of Byredo's most recognizable bestsellers, favored by celebrities like Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Kate Bosworth. Its understated character makes it a status symbol in niche fragrance circles, appreciated for its quiet confidence rather than loud projection.
One or two sprays are enough — the fragrance builds gradually on skin. The powdery base notes take about an hour to fully settle, so give it time before reapplying. It pairs well with a cozy sweater in cooler weather.
Fig. 01 — Mojave Ghost, 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.
The Mojave Ghost line
5 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Byredo
More from the house · founded 2006 · Sweden
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With Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Adds aromatic, sweet and animalic; shares musk and violet.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 38%, disliked or hated by 12%.