Category: Byredo

  • On Patchouli: Velvet Haze by Byredo and Brutus by Orto Parisi

    On Patchouli: Velvet Haze by Byredo and Brutus by Orto Parisi

    It has been too long since I’ve smelled an interesting patchouli fragrance – something that goes beyond the typical archetypes that consist of oud, rose, amber, chocolate, and any mixed variation of that set. Byredo has left me pleasantly surprised, producing a patchouli of pronounced clarity and definition. Velvet Haze…

  • La Tulipe by Byredo

    La Tulipe by Byredo

    Byredo’s concept as a brand never stuck with me as anything particularly noteworthy. The image of the brand is easy to disregard, with the scent itself becoming my focal problem. There are enough blah scents on the market, and for a niche output to offer unexceptional creations with artsy names…