MuskOpens with
White WoodHeart
VanillaDries down to
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Byredo · Sold as unisex
Vanille Antique
The quiet intimacy of a late-night conversation in a softly lit room, where the warmth of vanilla and wood creates an enveloping atmosphere.
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Vanille AntiqueLuxury · $250+
60%Similar accords, often for lessPatchouli Leaves · MontalePremium tier, $100–250 · shares 4 of its 5 notes8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Vanille Antique by Byredo, launched in 2022, is an Oriental Woody fragrance that encapsulates the warmth of vanilla and amber with subtle undertones of musk and woody notes. The composition opens with a fruity plum note before diving into the heart of white wood and labdanum, which adds depth to the sweet vanilla and rich amber base. This scent marries classic Byredo elegance with an inviting sense of comfort.
Apply this fragrance close to your pulse points for maximum impact. The sweet and woody notes develop best when worn against the skin rather than sprayed liberally into the air. It is perfect for evening wear, as it builds subtly over time.
Fig. 01 — Vanille Antique, 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 Vanille Antique line
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Designer Byredo
More from the house · founded 2006 · Sweden
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With Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Adds citrus, aromatic and animalic; shares musk.
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What people
are saying.
Well loved by wearers: loved by 47%, disliked or hated by 13%.