From Byredo, a collector edition of Black Saffron. "Introducing a new, highly limited collector’s edition. For the first time, the bottle of Black Saffron is transformed – its iconic white label replaced by a firey marble print. Inspired by the spice that forms the heart of the fragrance, the 100ml Eau de Parfum is presented in a matching marbled box." 990 AED at Sephora in the United Arab Emirates (probably about $270 USD).
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Byredo De Los Santos ~ new fragrance
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The daily lemming
From Byredo, the limited edition Trois Encens set: "Uncover a sensory experience like no other with the Trois Encens set from Byredo, featuring 60 incense sticks in three of the brands’ iconic perfumes – Bibliothèque, Tree House, and Burning Rose. Handmade in Tokyo through techniques dating back to 400 years, these fragrance sticks are larger than traditional Japanese incense, which results in a slower burn time so you can take in the captivating aroma for longer. Housed inside an intricately embossed pewter holder, this coveted selection makes for an ideal gift to ignite moments of reflection and calm." £90 at Liberty.
Maybe this is the one
Even though the Byredo collection contains a multitude of cult fragrances such as Gypsy Water and Bal d’Afrique, Gorham famously does not wear fragrance himself. “Well, I wear them during the creation process,” he admits, claiming he does not have favourites. ”I love them all individually, for different reasons. I have unique relationships with them, but Mumbai Noise is quite dear to my heart. It represents more of a tangible part of myself, whereas some of the others are projections or from other experiences. This is truly connected to myself and my family. Maybe this is the one.”
— Ben Gorham of Byredo talks to Vogue India about Mumbai Noise. Read more in ‘Mumbai Noise’ is perfumer Ben Gorham's olfactory ode to his Indian roots.