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Somewhere but Nowhere
An old library where the scent of leather-bound books mingles with lingering smoke from a fireplace, creating an atmosphere that is both comforting and enigmatic.
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Somewhere but NowhereHow it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2025 by Jérôme Epinette, Somewhere but Nowhere is a woody spicy fragrance that balances the warmth of leather and smoky notes with an aromatic and green freshness. The composition opens with an intriguing contrast between crisp green accords and warm spices, creating a tension that evolves into a powdery and animalic base. This unisex scent feels both familiar and mysterious, like a place you can almost remember but cannot quite pinpoint.
Apply Somewhere but Nowhere to pulse points for maximum impact. The aromatic top notes are most prominent in the first hour before giving way to the deeper woody and smoky base notes. This fragrance reads best close to the skin rather than in a room, so a more concentrated application is recommended.
Fig. 01 — Somewhere but Nowhere, Lore
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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.
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