Here in Japan Byredo Blanche and Lazy Sunday Morning are both actually insanely huge. I noticed that Japanese people tend to lean towards florals and laundry detergent, soapy scents and stay away from fragrances with harsh openings or very strong overpowering fragrances in general. I personally like sweet and musky scents but growing up in the Philippines, most men, my father included, tended to lean towards more of the classic masculine DNA like Ralph Lauren, etc(I think Chanel Egoiste Platinum is the closest in terms of scent profile to what my dad used to wear all the time). It’s so interesting how the preferred fragrances differ in every country. Especially here in Japan where “smell harassment” is an actual thing.😂
@remionekenobi244411 ай бұрын
I was reading a manga and got very curious when I saw a bottle of Blanche drawn there. And now you acknowledged me that Blanche is a huge thing over there 😊
@SchoolOfScent11 ай бұрын
That is super interesting, tell me more about ‘smell harassment’ 😆
@migu_senpai2611 ай бұрын
@@remionekenobi2444 oh really? That’s cool that you found blanche in a manga. 😂 What manga btw?
@migu_senpai2611 ай бұрын
@@SchoolOfScent So basically a big part of Japanese culture is being mindful of the people around you. And because Japanese people are more sensitive to smell “smell harrassment” is basically making other people feel uncomfortable due to your smell regardless of whether it’s intentional or unintentional. Whether it be an overpowering fragrance or just plain old B.O, they’re both considered smell harassment here. 😂
@neilsant119411 ай бұрын
Japan is known for Zen religion , minimalism & just clean. Laundry scent, Aldehyde, blonde wood light floral are associated with Clean environment i guess?
@wannabegolfin24-7211 ай бұрын
Bal d'afrique is one of the greatest smells ive ever had the pleasure to smell. Its a jaw dropper.
@XHawkSavic3 ай бұрын
it's truly amazing. i tried it the other day but i'm not sure how good its performance is. i am not able to smell it after 1-2 hours on my skin
@wannabegolfin24-723 ай бұрын
@@XHawkSavic performance isn't great. It's an easy fragrance to dupe as there are some really good ones.
@user-yg9qc6qf9s2 ай бұрын
@@wannabegolfin24-72what are some good dupes?
@Health-is-Wealth9216 күн бұрын
Overhyped
@eaudeskimmy19111 ай бұрын
Got 4 of byredo fragrances and here are my ratings of them 1. Gypsy water (but terrible longevity) 2. Black saffron 3. Mister marvelous 4. Rose of no man's land Looking forward for bal d'afrique and mojave ghost for the next purchase
@divyatyagi47357 ай бұрын
I love Black saffron and Mojave Ghost. Definitely test Black Saffron on skin, it does not give any smell on paper strip idk why.
@stephaniemoura93253 ай бұрын
Im so tired of great perfumes with poor longevity, I mean, whyyyyyy my matcha the body shop cheap perfume lasts longer than many of my expensive ones! Thanks for the comment on the longevity of the gypsy water!
@gemnilocs2 ай бұрын
Have you smelled the animalique?
@eaudeskimmy1912 ай бұрын
@@gemnilocs I have not...but added both bal d'afrique and mojave ghost in my collection, I am truly loving both.
@SirEricArthurBlair11 ай бұрын
I love when you do these buying guide videos. Much appreciation to you. As far as this house, I want to try Bal d’Afrique, Gypsy Water, and Mojave Ghost. Bibliotheque sounds interesting too.
@livegna6 ай бұрын
My first scent was Gypsy water, absolutely stunning. And now I just purchased Bal d'afrique bec it has popular good reviews, I was a bit disappointed by the smell 😅. I'd go back to Gypsy water after I finish this bottle 😭.
@rano261311 ай бұрын
I like Super Cedar from Byredo. But I find this brand overpiriced AF.
@mmmssbb2311 ай бұрын
Exactly
@sou18296 ай бұрын
Please do a video on Penhaligons
@stefanotravaglini45111 ай бұрын
So Omar, I'm here on my bed watching your videos and I feel so chilled and relaxed. Your better than lavander (which as you know is good before sleeping)
@enjoylifebypam16579 ай бұрын
Obsessed with Byredo, not only their perfumes but also their bath products, hand cream, candles. My ranking would be: 1. Mojave Ghost 2. Gypsy Water 3. Blanche 4. Bal D'Afrique
@sepomushaukwa90065 ай бұрын
How long does Mojave Ghost lasts on you?
@sparklefarter3 ай бұрын
Great to see an overall really good rating on most of their fragrances! A friend recommended Bal d'afrique to me and that's how I got suckered in to the line. No regrets. I'm generally not a lover of clean soapy scents on myself because they usually give me a headache but, the citrus notes in here and the base notes really ground it for me and it's lovely! Inoffensive as well. I have rose of no man's land in hair perfume form but, its such a balanced rose scent. I'm really enjoying it for the spring/summer time. Then you mentioned MFK's a la rose which I also adore. It is def much brighter and cleaner of a rose. I guess, like you said, a greener tone. I figured only recently, I am a sucker for rose scents. 😊 Diptique's rose is also quite nice. Right on point with comparing to Le labo! I also prefer Byredo over Le Labo. It seems more special, kind on the nose, and is a brand that does not try too hard in terms of notes. It just melds well.
@jamietan78537 ай бұрын
Bal d' Afrique is lovely, need to spray more though I find the smell kind of becoming skin scent with the floral n chiffon kind of sweetness at the end.. I like to spray it on my pillow, blanket n scarfs it leaves a very comforting n elegant smell
@jorgecelino74273 ай бұрын
It's amazing. I tried it today in the shop. Its so pleasant, you don't get tired of it.
@user-ph1mb6dq1i4 ай бұрын
I love Bal d'afrique. I can't even explain what do I like about it. It's nothing like I've ever smelled. It's just amazing
@aspartamelover11 ай бұрын
Bought 100ml of the bibliotheque parfum version for 70€ at a stores sample sale. I love it! Also have super cedar, which works great in spring and summer.
@ytytboy5 ай бұрын
Wow, where was this sale please? 😊
@Yourbestffiend11 ай бұрын
Bal d Afrique is divine. It’s hug in a bottle
@TxmmyBeats10 ай бұрын
I have Mojave Ghost and Bal D’Afrique and they’re absolutely incredible. The Mojave has pretty good longevity and projection imo. Unfortunately the Bal D’Afrique does not have the best performance, but the smell is truly a 10/10
@paulpaul200006 ай бұрын
Yeah when I requested a tester, Mojave Ghost lasted for days on that little cardboard paper it's my signature fragrance, I like it because it feels fresh yet really present, really illustrates me as a person
@chrreswong383010 ай бұрын
I actually did compare both Byredo and Le Labo, I do have a love hate relationship with Le Labo The Noir 29. While walking around Liberty in London, I came across Byredo and went straight to try Rose of No Man’s Land because I love roses. It felt as it was love at first sight hence I went straight to that. But after a few weeks, I ended up getting The Noir 29 too. 😂
@aliciacast96311 ай бұрын
I love this line. Byredo has beautiful fragrances. No Man's Land is my favorite. You give a very good review of fragrances. I throughly enjoyed it.
@MENS_IMPROVEMENT10 ай бұрын
Tobacco Mandarin, Vanille Antique & Mixed Emotions are AWESOME! 🔥🔥🔥
@bartoltolic11 ай бұрын
I need to try this house. My favorites to try are Extrait collection (Tobacco Mandarin, Vanilla Antique and Rouge Chaotique) but Bal D’Afrique, Mojave Ghost and Rose of No Man’s Land sound great too.
@theerasarppanapitaktong818911 ай бұрын
Do diptyque next please 🎉
@shawnadamek274210 ай бұрын
I live in sweden so first off let's be clear that none of byredos products are high projectors. Swedes like subtle scents and byredo tends to produce skin scents rather than loud club projectors. Bal d'afrique is great and mojave ghost is nice but I find the performance a bit weak on the latter. My favorite byredo is actually oud immortel. It's fabulous Western style beginner oud that for me is addictive. Price point is a bit high for what you get but boy this smells nice. Omar, give it a sniff!!
@catlady41106 ай бұрын
That's really interesting! It's my favorite byredo too ☺️
@lamontgray60153 ай бұрын
That's the one I want to buy
@rsn78472 күн бұрын
Did you notice the reformulation in byredo oud inmmortel? It used to be a beast ,best male perfume I have ever smelled ,but the last 2 bottles we bought smelled completely different to what we used to know ,its now a weak cheap smelling perfume😢😢😢😢
@ayywolf11 ай бұрын
Mojave Ghost to me smells extremely feminine, I find it to be reminiscent of any Avon lotion you might've smelled. Bal d'Afrique on the other hand is one of the best niche fragrances I've smelled. Its performance in my experience is a bit lacking but maybe it's just me.
@wannabegolfin24-7211 ай бұрын
I agree. Bal d'afrique is a top 5 smell ever in my opinion. Just amazing.
@illu662411 ай бұрын
I actually was waiting for you to post something about byredo ! Great video , it was really informative, thank you
@_Pheonix_-cz7qh11 ай бұрын
Love the channel bro! I wish you tested the Black Saffron too. My favorite out of the house personally.
@damesaphira979019 күн бұрын
Bibliotheque smells like a very popular import store from the 1990's, 'Pier One Imports'. The store was filled with scented candles, rattan furniture and cheap leather ottomans and handbags. The combined fragrance was distinctive and addictive. One sniff of Bibliotheque took me back in time to shopping with my mom and auntie at Pier One.
@robertperry12418 ай бұрын
I’ve only tried Bal D’Afrique but to keep its longevity this is what I do once I shower and lotion my body (non scent) spray it on the lotion keeps it only your skin longer and also do 1 spray on your clothing it last all day
@teopaf765711 ай бұрын
Nice video. Can you make one for Kilian too?
@tzviherschhoffman325811 ай бұрын
Although over priced Rene de nuit is excellent and well balaced it has excellent longevity. Im a bartender and this plays brilliantly with the night life.
@felixtatis97913 ай бұрын
How come no one mentions Byredo Lilly Casablanca. By far the best scent, Black Saffron is a close second.
@SIM0N060910 ай бұрын
Thank you for this video, I am getting my discovery set this week!
@predatoria_aquatica5 ай бұрын
Wow thank for this.. i just ordered a discovery set and its so funny because i wanted to try mojave ghost and u said it smells kinda like D&G the one which is like my fave lol
@mrldphntm16275 ай бұрын
I got the discovery box and am in love with Gypsy Water, Mojave Ghost and Rose of No Man’s Land. My primary concern is longevity and projection especially for this price tag. Gonna look some more because these three are amazing. 😊
@dinosoarbutts145 ай бұрын
If I can help out, I recently purchased Mojave ghost after I gave my friend my clone of ghost. My clone was ALT Desert phantom and lemme tell you they’re pretty damn near spot on they both have the same notes but Desert phantom is a little harsh on the opening but after about 6-10 minutes it’s almost an exact clone of Mojave ghost. I’d say check it out before you make the full purchase of Mojave ghost
@princessjoy00716 күн бұрын
Considering a masculine rose, how would Rose of No Man’s Land compare to Amouage Lyric and which of the two would you prefer?
@damianclarke652611 ай бұрын
You love to see you review the harmonist fragrances.
@valentino-199811 ай бұрын
Pulp is underrated and good tbh. It’s a sour/fruity Scent performance ok like 7 hours
@luselou5 ай бұрын
Yes!!
@calvinmccullough949910 ай бұрын
Baldafrique is the type of fragrance you can just spray and lay in. It's so calming almost like a floral, creamy honey woody vanilla. It makes you smile when wearing it. Absolutely love the smell but not the price
@SchoolOfScent10 ай бұрын
I would say it’s easily worth the price if it gives you that feeling 👀
@calvinmccullough949910 ай бұрын
@@SchoolOfScent absolutely right. Just feels better to pick up 2-3 colognes instead of one
@LinLinLin115 ай бұрын
because you said you loved Mojave Ghost, I'll get a sample of Bal D'afrique, Rose on no man's land and Gypsy Water.. I just got a sample of Mojave Ghost and I love it so much..
@timothycho57748 күн бұрын
you should try the the darker colored fragrances you can get samples on scent split
@seanking6184Ай бұрын
Paris Corner has some clones of this brand that are about 90% similar with equivalent/better performance for much cheaper 👍 I love Blanche, Sundazed and Bal D’Afrique
@waltslife155Ай бұрын
My favourite scents from Byredo are 1996 and Black Saffron
@princessjoy00716 күн бұрын
Super Cedar is really nice. I got my nose on it while in the U.K.❤
@mitchellf.11705 ай бұрын
I really appreciate you giving an opening and later on, wearable critique.
@jasonreyna76154 ай бұрын
I have the mojave ghost lotion, scent lasts all day
@snappiegappie11 ай бұрын
My neighbor used to have a strong perfume. He would come home and spray it on and head out again. The whole staircase would smell good. I once asked him what it was and it was Byredo Super Cedar. It was expensive at the time and i was broke so i didnt buy it. Seems to be discontinued now
@SchoolOfScent11 ай бұрын
Nice, hope to try it soon, it doesn’t seem discontinued at all? It’s available on their website.
@snappiegappie11 ай бұрын
@@SchoolOfScent oh u are right, i will also have to go and smell it at the store soon
@Littlestephy2923 күн бұрын
LOVE bal d afrique
@karimamr0711 ай бұрын
Great intro into Byredo 👌... Still waiting for the Initio fragrances review, would love to hear your thoughts on the brand!
@normandyeuropa9 ай бұрын
My day wear flips between Bal D'Afrique if I'm wearing something bright and Rose of No Man's land when I'm a bit more styled or wearing darker/green clothes. My night wear jumps between Black Saffron for warm months, then Sellier for colder months. But yeah i don't like to project too much, just enough for someone close to me to get a whiff, without overbearing. I would like to add MFK Grand Soir (gorgeous smell) to add to my nightly rotation and Le Labo Matcha 26/another 13 for the daily.
@67000bull9 ай бұрын
Thank you for the discovery
@daniellabuda774411 ай бұрын
Absolutely agree about your conclusion, Omar. I have actually come back from Stockholm, to a surprise xDD. During my trip I have stayed in a very lovely suits, where I had Byredo Bal D'Afrique shampoo and other stuff to my disposition. I can tell, the smell of these cosmetics is really beautiful. I am not a fan of this niche house, but if I should choose one perfume for myself, it will be Oud Immortel. A very clean, dry, eloquent perfume, which I quite like. This is not natural Oud based at all, obviously, but a very nicely blended formulation. I have written a review regarding this on Fragrantica. I think, that this is a very nice versatile and quite elegant perfume to wear pretty all year round. I must agree, regarding the beauty and success of Bal D'Afrique line, even that this is not my style.
@SchoolOfScent11 ай бұрын
That’s so cool Daniel, you got the full Byredo experience in holiday form 😆 thanks for sharing! Yes I was intrigued by Oud Immortel but will definitely check it out based on your summary 👌
11 ай бұрын
I'm a huge fan of Gypsy Water, but on me the performance is horrible. Has anyone tried the perfume oil version? Is it any better?
@rikib36528 ай бұрын
I got 24+ hrs on rose of no man's land.
@normandyeuropa9 ай бұрын
Great to hear that someone else doesn't like Santal 33's smell. It really reminds me of church incense.
@medic58365 ай бұрын
Bought young rose for my wife and it’s off the chains
@neilsant119411 ай бұрын
I have tested the 5 most famous Byredo on different parts of my skin. Then I left, stroll in mall for 1 hour. The most standout, silent sexy somehow sweet is d Bal Afrique. The drydown stay beautifully. So i bought this hyped stuff😅 I love the bibliotheque & incandescence as well but i will not buy this expensive bottle.
@rd546911 ай бұрын
I have 10ml of Tobacco Mandarin and it’s great, definitely getting a full bottle. The white label line doesn’t do it for me due to terrible longevity.
@onestopbbgw11 ай бұрын
Great content
@jasper542711 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video ! I am audience from Hong Kong, actually still struggling between MFK silk mood or rose of no man's land.
@SchoolOfScent11 ай бұрын
I would go for the latter personally
@KidTr4p11 ай бұрын
check of vanilla antique and black saffron!😊
@lewissexton982511 ай бұрын
Penhaligon’s discovery next? I know you’ve been a bit harsh of them in general in the past
@BungleTheGooner11 ай бұрын
Now owned by Puig Group, Carolina Herrera, Penhaligons and JPG a few of their new stable mates…
@piercingtheveil405 ай бұрын
I bought all 3 discovery sets and now I want to get the new large one but they duplicate at least 60% of the samples!! It's so frustrating when you want to sample the many hundreds of their scents but they only push about 5 or 6. The same scents are in all of the sets. What's the point of that? I wonder if I Can ask them to change the samples out? I already bought many bottles plus makeup. I hope they accommodate me. At first I HATED Biblioteque. I put it in the bathroom to use it up there. But after a week it was all I could think about. It became addicting. I bought a large bottle. I've never had that happen before. Byredo is a strange house. Many of their scents are very odd like you said. For example, Super Cedar is over priced Pine-sol. I can't imagine ever liking that. But despite the weirdness I love them! It's so different. Even though the packaging is generic & many people copy it, I'm, in love with them & want to sample everything. I'd like to discover other designers similar to them. I hate mass produced big brands like all the stuff at Sephora... Burberry etc... It's so common. That flowery old lady perfume is still everywhere.
@ThirtyThreeHipHop11 ай бұрын
My wife wants a bottle of Bal D Afrique, but I rather pay the mortgage.
@michaelbullock801111 ай бұрын
Great video and I enjoyed it and Byredo Slow Dance is the only fragrance I tried from this brand im going to try out the rest of the house and have a blessed day
@TheFragranceDecantBoutique11 ай бұрын
Love these ❤️🔥
@peterstylianou382711 ай бұрын
Pulp for me is up there as one of the best from this House 👍
@PuttinOnTheSpritz6 ай бұрын
I agree with you on everyone of these!!
@Thoughtsbyme-ts4jz6 ай бұрын
London smell sweet and clean. Is it because I love in east London 😭😭😭😭😭😭 the weed and pigeons made sense, sprinkle in chicken shop
@TigerLilyBlossom16 ай бұрын
I recently bought a discovery kit- and I’m disappointed in the longevity and scent bubble size for the ones I like- that said I’m giving all the ones I like a chance and see if I think it is worth buying a bottle. Bal D’Afrique, Gypsy Water, and Rose of No Mans Land. Hated Blanche- I had no idea what aldehydes were now I know. I closed my eyes and called it yellow dial scent. Haven’t tried the library scent yet …
@TigerLilyBlossom15 ай бұрын
After wearing the samples for a month I actually like Blanche as a work scent. My favorite was gypsy water and I only tried the ‘library’ scent once I really didn’t like it. Maybe I’ll try it again in the future because obviously my tastes have changed even over a month here 😂 And my nose and tastes have changed after I have tried more fragrances. I used to be so rose + violet and now i am not sure. I used to mic two perfumes and both are discontinued and I e been chasing that scent I guess I need to move on 😂😂😂 I bought gypsy water it actually reminds me of a very light version of lira with citrus vanilla and wood… obviously not identical by any means but it is also work friendly
@Cairo1911 ай бұрын
I have the no name bottle, it's nice, the scent, silage, and performance are 8.5/10. Pricy but worth the money. Perfect summer scent.
@KaisendonDon11 ай бұрын
Montale buying guide please Keep up the good work
@jacquestertulien10 ай бұрын
The dry downs leave a bad aftertaste, if that makes sense.
@mariaberhe10 ай бұрын
Do they have a sample for all so I can choose which one I like?
@Alex-91811 ай бұрын
You need to try De Los Santos! My favorite fragrance from Byredo!
@andrik57543 ай бұрын
Am I the only one who gets a tamarindo type of smell from it?
@martinguerrero43806 ай бұрын
Swedish perfume brand❤️ happy to be Swedish
@denizz23711 ай бұрын
Bal d’Afrique… In my top 5… ❤
@SchoolOfScent11 ай бұрын
It’s glorious
@majackslelo827Ай бұрын
RESPECT!🫡🫡🫡
@markjones325511 ай бұрын
You have to get your hands on Unnamed.
@mike.pittsburgh346611 ай бұрын
You should review black saffron.
@JV-ie4rh11 ай бұрын
I’ve sampled and bought Mojave ghost. My first niche fragrance and I need another bottle of it, it smells too great to put down.
@suavemasky11 ай бұрын
... until you smell vibrant vertiver by Paris corner (,Bal d'Afrique clone) then you'll get confused. Perfect clone by Paris corner
@ColdAspFrenzy11 ай бұрын
review m. micallef please!
@chadrickbasedman98711 ай бұрын
1996 by them is exquisite
@nichegoseberazdvatri3 ай бұрын
Byredo fragrance is just for cool people. That's it. 🤣🤣I feel absolutely chic and so on trend when I wear them.
@katiacarcamo6811 ай бұрын
Tobacco Mandarin, delicious 😊
@onionhead40904 күн бұрын
I have a full bottle of bal dafrique
@javierhez8611 ай бұрын
I'm to broke 🙃 but I'm first. Im kidding this guy is one of the best fragrance KZfaqrs like 2nd place
@javierhez8611 ай бұрын
Pls reply
@SchoolOfScent11 ай бұрын
Disagree on that last bit but thanks 😉
@beshantape770011 ай бұрын
Please Omar a xerjoff buying guide 🙏
@darincrosson147410 ай бұрын
Mojave ghost smells nothing like the one..the amount of white florals in Mojave ghost is quite prominent…unlike the one..
@ien172 ай бұрын
I agree. In my nose its similar to creed silver mountain water
@MMM-qw1wl11 ай бұрын
Are you sure Cartier Declaration d'un Soir discontinuted?
@curtisharms317211 ай бұрын
I have yet to sample a byredo fragrance. Many of the reviews ive read have said they have bad performance. If I'm spending that much money I expect good longevity
@wannabegolfin24-7211 ай бұрын
I would recommend a dupe/clone.
@izyu688511 ай бұрын
please do a rating of all acqua di parma scents
@nichegoseberazdvatri3 ай бұрын
Is it true that their fragrances were reformulated? If so, when were they reformulated? I just got two new bottles from Maxaroma and for some reason they smell slightly different. Is it because the scent changes when it's in the bottle or did the scent change?
@Littlestephy2923 күн бұрын
Sometimes when the bottle is new you have to wait for the scent to oxidize after its first spray to smell similar to the tester!
@carlosruben98564 ай бұрын
Mojave ghost is unisex?
@FlashzTube25 күн бұрын
Bought my wife gypsy water 2 years ago. She has been complaining about longevity and projection issues. Scent amazing however only for half an hour. Longevity is non existent and it’s basically a skin scent.
@leouisegrech7227 ай бұрын
Rose of no man’s land is a tribute to Nurses and their devotion
@rammul780110 ай бұрын
I tested Byredo and the house didn’t work at all for me. On my skin they don’t even last a couple of hours. After the first hour they become a skin sent that’s barely detectable. I tried Bal D’Afrique, gypsy water, Mojave ghost and Black Safaron.
@TigerLilyBlossom16 ай бұрын
I think floraiku has minimalist scents but wish their prices were a little less😿😿😿
@kuljitsingh011 ай бұрын
I love lazy sunday by maison so i guess i should try the blanche one!
@Hibachi_Den11 ай бұрын
We early again
@Exopig11 ай бұрын
You might be smelling Vetiver Tonka by Hermes instead of Byredo Bal d' Afric in London. The Hermes came first