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Blanche by Byredo

Byredo · 2009 · EDP

Blanche

Floral Aldehyde

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The Composition

Note pyramid.

Composed by Jérôme Epinette. A feminine fragrance for spring & summer.

Top notes

the opening
  • Aldehydes
    Aldehydes
  • Pink Pepper
    Pink Pepper

Heart notes

the soul
  • Rose
    Rose
  • Peony
  • Violet
    Violet

Base notes

the trail
  • Sandalwood
    Sandalwood
  • White Musk
    White Musk

Scent Profile

The fingerprint.

Freshness50
Warmth50
Sweetness50
Smokiness40
Florality50
Woodiness50

Performance

Longevity3/5
Sillage3/5
Projection3/5

Wearable in

SeasonSpring · Summer
OccasionSignature
GenderFeminine
FamilyFloral Aldehyde

Main accords

SoapyCleanFloralMusky

Signature Moodboard

The world this scent lives in.

Honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.

Textures

  • Damp silk
  • Crushed velvet
  • Wet stone
  • Bare skin
  • Sleep-warm sheet
  • Cashmere

Materials

Rose absolute · Antique lace · Damask · Ambrette seed · Raw silk · Driftwood

Atmosphere

The room

A love letter half-burned on a marble counter

Weather

The air

Soft June evening before a storm

Interior Design

Faded European romance

Faded damask wallpaper, oil portraits, single rose in a cut-glass vase

Season

Spring · Summer

Wears best in spring and summer.

City Match

Paris, 6th arrondissement, after rain

Also at home in Florence, Saint Petersburg, Copenhagen.

Literary Match

Duras — The Lover

Wuthering Heights — Brontë · The Lover — Duras

In one line

Byredo

Blanche — honeyed, courtly, bruised petal.

Imagery courtesy of Unsplash

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Try Before You Commit

Available samples.

Trusted Decant Sellers

Available decants.

Layering Ritual

Complete the ritual.

Body oils, candles, and atmosphere chosen to extend Blanche from skin to room.

Bundle total · $248