LeatherOpens with
SuedeHeart
VetiverDries down to
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Byredo · Sold as unisex
Rodeo
The singular focus of the bull rider in the moments before the Rodeo begins — an atmosphere charged with anticipation and raw power.
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RodeoLuxury · $250+
45%Similar accords, often for lessScent #1 · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares leather and violet8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Ben Gorham, the perfumer behind Byredo’s Rodeo, captures the essence of an event that is both brutal and beautiful. Launched in 2016, this fragrance opens with a bold leather note, reminiscent of the crackling sound of an old saddle, followed by the softness of suede and the subtle sweetness of violet. The base notes of vetiver and black amber add depth and warmth, creating a composition that is both fierce and captivating.
Apply Rodeo to pulse points for a warm, enveloping effect. The leather note is strong but settles into a rich musky warmth over time, so it’s best to let it develop gradually on your skin rather than layering heavily.
Fig. 01 — Rodeo, 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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The originalRodeoByredo · Luxury · $250+Zara · 2018Scent #1Shares Leather and Violetunder $40★ 4.20 (225)46%Match
Francesca Bianchi · 2025The EssenceShares Suede and Violet$100–250★ 3.97 (66)44%Match
Yves Saint Laurent · 2025Cuir Sublime OudShares Leather and Violet$100–250★ 3.96 (82)47%Match
Hugo Boss · 2024The Collection Wild VioletAll 2 of its listed notes are in this one$40–100★ 3.81 (43)
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Adds floral, fruity and sweet; shares violet.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 42%, disliked or hated by 17%.