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Byredo · Sold as unisex
Vanille Antique 2025
The quiet luxury of a cozy library, where the warmth of cashmere and the richness of vanilla blend with the subtle smokiness of oud.
Full bottle: Luxury tier, typically $250+. Links open each seller's own page. We may earn a commission; it never changes the order.
Vanille Antique 2025Luxury · $250+
39%Similar accords, often for lessCashmere & Palo Santo · Donna KaranMid-range tier, $40–100 · shares cashmere wood and labdanum8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Vanille Antique 2025 by Byredo, launched in 2025, is an Oriental Vanilla fragrance that redefines the classic vanilla accord with a contemporary twist. The composition opens with plum and freesia, adding a fresh, fruity contrast to the rich, warm heart of amber and oud. This is complemented by cashmere wood, tuberose, Madagascar vanilla, and labdanum, creating a luxurious and enveloping scent that balances sweetness with earthy depth. Byredo's commitment to translating memories into tangible experiences shines through in this sophisticated blend.
Apply this fragrance in light layers to allow its complex notes to unfold gradually. The rich base notes take time to bloom fully, so it’s best worn for an evening out or a long day at work where you can enjoy its evolving depth.
Fig. 01 — Vanille Antique 2025, 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
2 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Byredo
More from the house · founded 2006 · Sweden
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The originalVanille Antique 2025Byredo · Luxury · $250+Donna Karan · 2024Cashmere & Palo SantoShares Cashmere wood and Labdanum$40–100★ 4.24 (816)40%Match
Zara · 2025Vanilla Collection 02: Unique, Hypnotic, SeductiveShares Amber and Labdanumunder $40★ 4.31 (580)40%Match
Gucci · 2019The Eyes Of The Tiger Eau de ParfumShares Amber and Labdanum$100–250★ 4.05 (420)44%Match
Dior · 2025Sauvage Rare BlendShares Oud and Labdanum$100–250★ 1.61 (144)
With Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Adds citrus, aromatic and animalic; shares six accords.
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 48%, disliked or hated by 14%.