The Scent
It doesn’t open. It announces itself. Green mandarin oil hits first — bright, sharp, electric — then cumin storms in before you’ve even registered the citrus. The room divides instantly. Some lean in. Some lean back. That’s the point. Leather and hay-like tobacco follow, smoothed by resinous labdanum that adds amber sweetness without softening the edges. The drydown is frankincense, soft oud, and creamy sandalwood — slow-burning, ceremonial, unforgettable.
The Collection + Performance
Part of Byredo’s Night Veils collection — the house’s extrait-strength nocturnes — Jérôme Epinette wove green mandarin, cumin, tobacco leaf, leather, labdanum, frankincense, oud, and sandalwood into a fragrance that projects boldly and lasts twelve-plus hours. Launched in 2020, this 50ml extrait is Byredo at its most uncompromising — a tribute to Tangier’s sensory overload, bottled.
Who It’s For
Collectors who value presence over politeness. Anyone who’s outgrown mass-appeal and wants a scent that tells the truth — even when the truth is complicated. The cumin note guarantees you’ll be remembered; whether that’s a promise or a warning depends on your skin chemistry.
Straight from the source — exactly as Epinette composed it for the Night Veils collection.
