Blanche
Blanche by Byredo is a feminine-leaning eau de parfum from 2009 in the luxury price tier. It opens with aldehydes and rose, moves into violet and peony and dries down to white musk, sandalwood and musk. Expect around 7 hours of wear, and it projects at a moderate level.
Notes, explained
Opening
- Aldehydes Fizzy, soapy, slightly waxy. The 'sparkle' at the top of Chanel No. 5.
- Rose Can be jammy, green, peppery or soapy depending on the type. Not one smell.
Heart
- Violet Powdery, sweet and a bit retro. Parma Violets in flower form.
- Peony Pink, watery and slightly peppery. Modern and inoffensive.
Dry-down
- White Musk Clean, soft, laundry-like. The 'smells like nothing but better' note.
- Sandalwood Creamy, milky wood. Soft and almost edible.
- Musk Warm, skin-like and slightly sweet. Makes a fragrance feel like you.
Smells like this
- Yves Saint Laurent Parisienne
- Gucci Flora Gorgeous Magnolia
- Montale Sweet Peony
- Jo Malone Poppy & Barley
- Fragrance Du Bois Brume Du Matin
- Parfums de Nicolaï Rose Pivoine
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