Byredo Parfums Vanille Antique Extrait
Scent Profile
Scent Pyramid
Performance
Best For
Scent Family
Performance ratings are based on a composite of community data, multiple fragrance databases, and Venba's internal assessments. Results vary by individual — skin chemistry, pH, body temperature, and application method all influence how a fragrance wears on you.
Description
Description
Byredo Vanille Antique Extrait is a grown-up, non-gourmand vanilla — plush and ambery rather than sugary, wrapped in dry woods and smoky resin.
An extrait-strength interpretation from Byredo, the Swedish niche house founded by Ben Gorham, it frames Madagascar-style vanilla within an amber-woody structure rather than dessert sweetness. Plum and freesia brighten the opening before amber and cashmere wood lend warmth, and a base of bourbon vanilla, cistus, and musk gives it depth and a soft smoky edge. Reviewers describe it as “a beautiful, grown-up vanilla” — comforting yet sophisticated, never cloying.
Scent Character
- Sweet — 50%
- Floral — 20%
- Smoky-Resinous — 20%
- Woody — 10%
Translation: a creamy vanilla-amber heart, lifted by soft florals and grounded by dry woods and a smoky labdanum-cistus resin. Rich, but refined rather than syrupy.
Fragrance Pyramid
Top: Freesia, Plum
Heart: Amber, Cashmere Wood
Base: Bourbon Vanilla, Cistus, Musk
Performance
Longevity: Strong — reviewers consistently report roughly 8–10 hours on skin, longer on clothing.
Sillage: Moderate — it projects attractively for the first few hours, then settles into a closer, intimate skin scent.
Projection: Noticeable early, comfortable and personal in the dry-down. A scent that rewards those nearby rather than filling a room.
Best Occasions & Season
Season: Fall and Winter — the amber-vanilla warmth shines in cooler weather.
Occasions: Evening and special occasions; equally at home as a cozy signature.
Gender: Unisex.
Concentration & Provenance
Concentration: Extrait de parfum.
House: Byredo, Stockholm (founded by Ben Gorham).
Part of Byredo’s amber-vanilla extrait lineage, presented here in carefully decanted form.
Try Before You Commit
Skip the full-bottle gamble. Sample authentic Vanille Antique Extrait in the size that suits you:
- 1mL Sample — $13.99
- 5mL Sample — $54.99
- 10mL Sample — $81.99
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FAQ
Is this the real Byredo fragrance?
Yes — 100% authentic, decanted from a genuine Byredo bottle. We never sell imitations.
Is Vanille Antique a sweet vanilla?
It’s a refined, non-gourmand vanilla — ambery and woody with a smoky-resinous edge, not a sugary dessert scent.
How long does it last?
Reviewers report around 8–10 hours on skin, with moderate projection that softens to a close, intimate trail.
Which sample size should I choose?
Try the 1mL for a single wearing, the 5mL for a full week of testing, or the 10mL if you already love amber-vanilla scents.