BEST OF NICHE Fragrances: BYREDO + Top 5 Fragrances 

Me and husband just fell in love with Bal d'Afrique. Glad it made your top list since we haven't managed to smell a lot from them but the few we tested left us underwhelmed.

Byredo fragrance Top 5: 1) Gypsy water 2) Bal d’Afrique 3) Black Saffron 4) Pulp 5) Velvet Haze

Bal d'Afrique is my absolute favourite as well! Signature scent. I've actually just bought it again and got a sample of Pulp, and I'm in love! Might be my new favourite for summer :)

I agree on the Bal D’afrique! I’ve never smelt anything like it and instantly fell in love with it! So fresh and powerful but not overbearing! It smells expensive if that’s a thing lol

This buying guide helps me decide which scent to buy.. finally decided to buy mojave ghost and gypsy water.. bal d' afrique is already on my soon-to-buy list. Thanks for this :)

I love how your reviews are always on point

I love Byredo, it’s such an underrated house. Yes, the lasting power it’s not great but, i have Flowerhead and it last all day on me. I put a lot of juice when i am wearing Bal D’Afrique and i can still smell it after 6-8 hours.

I took your advice. I bought the 11th hour byredo. Love the smells especially in the cold environment.

I love Pulp! Currently on my wish list. Love your reviews, just received Santal Basmati, love love it!

I just started watching videos and I enjoy it alot. The way you describe the perfumes makes me want to smell it. Can you also make a Le labo buying guide?

I definitely get the most compliments from bal d'afrique. I love wearing Sundazed on hot summer days, and wear Gypsy Water and Mojave Ghost more situationally when I'm going to be in closer quarters (flying for example). I don't own it but Eleventh Hour always reminds me of Christmas.

I samples Bal d’Afrique and I’m in love with it! Definitely purchasing a bigger bottle! Thank you 🙏🏼

Great Video, love your voice with the french pronouncing🥰👍🏻love Byredo, i have Gypsy Water and Velvet Haze in my collection.😊👍🏻🧡 next i wanna buy bal d‘afrique😍lovely greetings from Germany❣️🌸

You convinced me to get Bal d'Afrique and oh! It's beautiful. Also like Eyes Closed (cinammon bun in a perfume), Bibliotèque for cooler days and absolutely love Rose of No Man's Land. Need to get my hands on Pulp before I can't! Do not understand Mojave Ghost's hype... really don't. Nice video and thank you!

Today I purchased bibliotheque and tried sprayed pulp on my skin and it was love at 1st sniff. its now on my must purchase list

I tried the pulp you mentioned , too sweet like you said. It does smells good.

Your opening statements are highly valued as usual, Josephine. We can agree that, you know it in your heart -well, actually in your nose 🤣😂, whether you like or not a scent. Bal d'Afrique is one I'm curious about, since an earlier vid where you mentioned it. Happy weekend, Ricardo.

I’m in love with Biblioteque😍 it’s on my wishlist, I have and love Mojave ghost and a set of 3x12 ml but don’t remember the names, also I like Sundazed a loooot

My Brother just bought me a bottle of 1996 for my Birthday. It's my first Byredo perfume as I normally wear Le Labo or Vilhelm. But I tried the handcream of 1996 and liked it.

Bal d’Afrique drives me absolutely crazy 😊. I also love Sundazed ☀️

My favorite is Mojave Ghost. Loved the video.

I went to by "Gypsy Water", but ended up with "Bal d'Afric"! "Slow Dance" is a great one in the Byredo collection I think. All these are my top 3 once😘 And you are so right, they don't hold on for 12 hours like Tom Ford's, but indeed some of the best unique scentes. It's so much fun to refresh them through the day🥂❤️ And I love your RU-vid videos, thank you so much. Best regards from Norway 🇳🇴😊

The way u described Pulp that it was meant for Avatar and the fact Byredo release Space Rage which basically Pulp "The Remix" makes me jawdrop, hha!

I own Flowerhead, which is a lovely mixed bouquet of flowers.

SUNDAZED ♥♥♥ :) Summer happiness and carelessness :) But I am about to smell everything you featured in the buying guide :)

Amazed me you described Pulp as” fig & rhubarb” Very unique scent when I try it but I can’t put it in words.. till I heard fig & rhubarb

Enjoyed this so much together with your another buying guide video on Byredo. Absolutely agree with you especially for Bal D’Afrique, which I adore its fascinating and unique scent(actually I found your channel by searching this). Hoping you’ll make more great videos.

I’m wearing Velvet Haze at work today and it’s quickly becoming one of my signature scents. So cozy and comforting, just what we need in this times. 🥰 I know Bal d’Afrique is supposed to be a summer scent, but I can’t wait to see how it performs in fall/winter (just got my full bottle on a crazy good resell deal 🙌🏽).

I only have one Byredo, La Tulipe. It's a beautiful light flower garden scent. I actually don't mind if a scent doesn't last because I like changing up my scent a couple of times a day.

Love this kind of content! ❤️🤗👏👏👏 I acctually had a signaturescent long time ago from Byredo - Palermo, bitter orange/citrus scent, loved it, but it is discontinued. Velvet haze sounds so intriguing and beautiful!

Would like to try Bal D'Afrique, Pulp and Velvet Haze! Merci, Josephine!

A house I’m still yet to try but they have some interesting options for sure 🙂

The only Byredo that I own is Bal D'afrique 💖 oh my gosh, love at first sniff. I don't think I need to buy another Byredo perfumes anymore 😅 I'm already satisfied with Bal D'afrique 💞💞

Pulp is beast mode! Not all scents are strong but doesn’t mean all of Byredo is as such!

U never fail to amaze at every video!!! here comes my 1st eva niche fragrance 😁

I haven’t tried this house yet. Some of the ones I’m interested in are B’al d Afrique and Blanche.

Slow Dance is amazing too!

Great review. Bought Bal d’afrique on your recommendation and I love it. It’s definitely top 5 in my collection

bought gypsy water and velvet haze! loved it!

I have Rose of No Mans Land and Mojave Ghost ❤ I want to try Pulp and Bal D'Afrique 😊

Maybe Black Saffron is exactly what i´m looking for! A smoother Tuscar Leather...

I’m new to your channel. I was looking up Byredo. Good review Josephine. I subscribed 👍🏼

I recently discovered a boutique near me in Montreal that sells the most amazing collection of niche fragrances and, though their service was honestly impeccable and my experience smelling their fragrances was amazing, I think your buying guides give such a great overarching idea of the brand and gives me the confidence to gravitate toward certain perfumes. I’d love to see a buying guide or best of niche or even a few mentions of these houses: l’Artisan Parfumeur, Penhaligon’s, Imaginary Authors, Carner, Maison Crivelli, , Heeley Parfums, Zoologist. Thanks so much for your highly insightful and entertaining videos!

Black Saffron is the most underrated. It's amazing and intoxicating.

Salut Jos, J'ai récemment eu l'occasion de tester toutes la gamme Byredo. Je me suis procuré Bal d'Afrique et Mojave Ghost mais gros coup de coeur pour Bibliothèque et son odeur si réconfortante! Une belle découverte grâce à toi.

I own and love Rose of No Man's Land. It's my favourite Byredo fragrance. Great video 😊

My favourite was OUD IMMORTEL. Amazing freshness..

I enjoyed this video so much and you look so beautiful. Your description are incredibly detailed I could almost smell them, I currently have Eleventh Hour and I really enjoy it 🥰

I totally agree. Bal d'Afrique is fabulous.

Velvet Haze is gorgeous. Soft chocolate-coco nutty richness

I love Biblioteque

Mojave ghost is by far my favorite from Byredo. Projection/sillage is weak but it lasts days on clothes.

As a masculine man lol, my favs are oud immortel, gypsy water, bal d'afrique, oud accord and mister marvelous. Looking at 1996 atm...

I love bal d’Afrique and own it, but it smells like a sophisticated version og This is Her, by Zadic&Voltaire.

My list without considering gender. Gypsy Water, Rose of No Mans Land, Eleventh Hour, Bibliotheque and Mojave Ghost.

Maybe it's the level of humidity... Byredo lasted 10 hours on me. I tried the bibliotheque today. Strong sandalwood, but soothing.

Rose of no man’s land is my favorite and then Bal d’afique

Enjoyed the video thanks! U named 4 id really like to try all of them except Black Saffron just because leather is not a note I'm into rn, but of course I'd try that one too lol. What do u think about Mojave Ghost and its' performance? That's another im interested in. Thanks and take care. - Colin

I’m wearing pulp byredo, I love it

They have a collab with ouai now to combine Mojave ghost with their dry shampoo formula.

I agree with your first two!! I have them. Do you have tips to make it last? Layer it with Molecule 2 maybe?

I got La tulip and I totally love it!very unique It's very fresh and I chose it to be my gym perfume❤️

Talking about Avatar wearing Pulp, maybe a video of "what would they wear"? What would James Bond wear, what would the guy from 500 days of summer, the guy from The Notebook, Ironman, Tyler Durden and so on 🙂

Hi Josephine I'm not the biggest fan of Byredo, but I must admit the brand has some really nice scents. I have the La Sélection Valentine 6x 12 ml: Blanche, Gypsy Water, Mojave Ghost, Bal d’Afrique, Rose de No Man’s Land and Black Safran. My wife love Gypsy Water and in the meantime she has a 100 ml bottle and a 100 ml Bottle from Bal d’Afrique is on the buying list. Greetings from germany P.S. I highly recommend you to test Les Liquides Imaginaires Bloody Wood Eau Sanguine...

Your line up is very close with my taste, but I would replace the Pulp with 1996, probably the best one for me for the brand.

I love the Bal D’afrique but unfortunately it lasts about 5 mins. on my skin.

Reine de Nuit is a must-have for me

I find that gypsy water actually lasts forever on my skin and projects super well.. I can spray it on my clothes and it will stay until the next wash. It’s the one byredo fragrance that preforms really well in my opinion!

I tried bal d Afrique and for some reason felt I smelled like a nice candle. I put off Mojave ghost bc I smelled Kristen ess hair products, and though nice, wouldn’t want to smell like all the time. Gypsy water just works for me..fresh, versatile, cool but soft. I feel it works year round

Great take on Byredo. Thanks 👍👍👍 There’s a powerhouse in their release and that is Oud Immortel. Oud Immortel connects a bridge between niche and designer. That is so state of the art and long lasting and there’s no offensive Oud (for those who doesn’t like Oud). Longing for your take on that, in future. Thanks again

“Rose of no Man’s Land” is my absolute favorite from the brand and actually my signature scent. In my skin and clothes I must say it last 12+ hours with a cloud around me of 3/4 hours. Love from Spain xx

I have rose of no mans land and it last FOREVER on my skin!! I sprayed it on my clothes once and I can still smell it 2-3 weeks later

Bal D'Afrique is my new signature scent, along with Almaz, which does have a similar profile to my nose. I've not seen a video comparing the two but I'd love to know what you think?

Josephine reminds why I love women so much!

I am surprised blanche didn’t make it , is so stunning

I really love watching you.. so gorgeous.. i like the way you express yourself.. :) keep it up! :)

Bal D’Afrique smells like heaven ! But unfortunately he doesn’t last enough on the skin

Might layering these with an oil, such as their dupe from Oil Perfumery, potentially aid their performance?

Also, Rose of no Man’s Land and Mojave Ghost 😍🤤❤️

Hi Josephine What do you think about rose of no man's land I have it here and it projects and lasts like a monster on my GF. Love your work 😊

I'm surprised Mojave Ghost didn't make the list. Either way we'll done!

Hi Josephine-- do you have any thoughts on the Byredo extraits de parfum, particularly Casablanca Lily? I'm a tuberose lover and think it smells so good, but the extrait line is quite a bit more money than the standard line. Do you think these are worth it?

If I'm not mistaken, every perfume in your list comes from perfumer Jerome Epinette who is an absolute genius and my favorite in the industry.

I own gypsy water, but want to try velvet haze, slow dance, biblioteque and 1996!

my favorite perfume is bvlgari onmnia amethyste. do you i'll like this perfume?

I recommend if someone is considering Pulp that they get decant first. I found it loud and smelling of rotten fruit to my nose. Don't think I'd enjoy smelling it off someone either but never has so can's say for sure.

Okay I'm confused because I tested Byredo at NM today thinking I'd like the popular ones...ended up being very turned off by Bal d'afrique and totally in love with Biblioteque...

Do you recommend the roll on option they sell?

Mojave ghost and oud immortel are great too

Can you please share the range of top 3 of your favorite byredo please ?😚

Mojave Ghost and Bullion are bangers too

My favorite La tulipe Pulp Blanche

I like fresh scents. But if I am paying niche prices it has to last 12 hours on my skin.

do you think velvet rose lasts long?

I own mojave ghost, bal dafrique and Sundazed. I enjoy them but I reach for bal dafrique the most.

I love Bibliotheque!

Are you opposed to doing a segment on quality body sprays or cologne that are perfect for working out or just going for a lunch with friends, without smelling like cheap cologne?

Unnamed and bal d afrique! 😍

Please guys witch one is very summery and light?

Thanks for sharing. So far I've tried Mojave Ghost, Bal D'Afrique and Pulp. Enjoy them all. Pulp may be my favorite. SOTD: Atelier Cologne Vetiver Fatal