CitrusesOpens with
MuskHeart
Ambrette (Musk Mallow)Dries down to
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Palermo
The bustling streets of Palermo at dawn, where the bright sun meets the fresh, vibrant air filled with the scent of citrus and blooming flowers.
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PalermoLuxury · $250+
56%Similar accords, often for lessCastile · 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 2010 by Byredo, Palermo is a composition that captures the essence of a vibrant Sicilian city through its fresh and aromatic notes. Perfumer Ben Gorham crafted this fragrance with a bright citrus opening that includes bergamot and petitgrain, which evoke the sun-drenched streets of Palermo. The heart introduces rose, adding a touch of floral warmth, while ambrette (musk mallow) and musk create a subtle, grounding base. This blend encapsulates the freshness of an Italian morning with its crispness and warmth.
Palermo's top notes are particularly lively and will fade within an hour. To ensure that the warm base notes linger longer, apply to pulse points like your wrists and neck for a more sustained experience.
Fig. 01 — Palermo, 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
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With Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Adds woody, fruity and sweet; shares bergamot and musk.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 23%, disliked or hated by 19%.