Green (2008)
by Byredo

Green by Byredo is nothing green at all. The floral is more pronounced throughout, particularly the jasmine and the violet. On me, it is a bit like Prada Infusion d'Homme. Green notes, presumably the orange petitgrain, can only be detected when you put your nose close to your skin. If you are looking for a burst of green notes, then you should definitely look elsewhere. Lasting power is poor though, for an edp, hence the neutral rating.

25th February, 2011.

It is indeed green, green as in fresh leaves with a citrusy touch without verging into herbal or aromatic or woody or green tea or freshly cut grass territory. Sillage and staying power are poor though which may be partly why it fails to make any real impression on a green fragrance-lover like me.

23rd April, 2010.

Beyredo’s Green opens on a barrage of sage, galbanum, petitgrain, and aldehydes so unrelievedly bitter and prickly they make me want to sneeze. (Marvelous!) These challenging top notes are soon joined by a crisp, yet sweet citrus and a touch of jasmine, which combine in a lovely, lively honeysuckle reconstruction reminiscent of Annick Goutal’s Le Chèvrefeuille.

If Green sustained this uplifting citrusy green floral accord for more than half an hour or so, I’d consider it a triumph. Unfortunately it doesn’t, devolving instead into a very ordinary soapy floral blend over a super-clean laundry detergent musk. After the promise of that bold entrance and the charming first act, the drydown is a cramped and dowdy anticlimax. A very frustrating scent.

11th December, 2009.

A sweet and nutty floral that contains some satisfactory episodes. The opening is rose dominated, served with a light herbal garnish. Any sweetness from the jasmine and honeysuckle is subtle and still emerging. Beyond the top notes, the almond in the base is already making its presence known, becoming more prevalent as the rose begins to wane. The sweet nutty almond is underscored by a slightly bitter violet note, that quickly gains the ascendancy. The violet’s presence is pivotal, as it ensures that the fragrance does not become overbearing and cloying. Longevity is well below average, and it is much too softly spoken to gain too many friends. I liked much of Green, but it lacks potency and real invention

4th December, 2009.

A wonderful fragrance that is true to its name. A beautiful, masculine green spring and summer fragrance that is very special and very desirable. Not much more needs to be said. It smells wonderfully natural and easy to wear. Very expensive, but this is a very companionable product.

16th April, 2009.

Could have so been made by Diptyque, not purely green but more of a floral, thr drydown is good and lasts quite a long time.

5th March, 2009.