Like most people, I’m picky with scents. I know instantly if I’m compatible with a scent or if it’s going to grate on me, and if I’m near someone wearing a heady scent I have to move or I’ll start to brew a headache. I have my favourite perfumes, roll-ons and oils and it takes a really special scent to make its way into my collection because of this. As much as I love testing fresh launches, newer perfumes rarely catch my eye, or nose– but I do make exceptions for Byredo scents. I currently have three of the brand’s perfumes in my collection, which I rotate depending on my mood and the season. Blanche is for fresh spring days, Mumbai Noise for hot summer nights and Bal D’Afrique is my all seasons go-to day scent. The brand’s latest launch, De Los Santos sounded like it would work its way into my collection and as soon as I smelt it, I know it would have a place forever.
My go-to notes normally sit somewhere between woody, earthy and musky but never too much of either. Too woody and it’s overly masculine for me and muskiness can become overwhelmingly heady. This is where De Los Santos sits so perfectly. It threads woody and musky so well, pulling together notes from both categories for a bold scent but leaves a warm, lingering smell that is ideal for summer sun.
The punchiest note in the line-up is incense. And if I read this, as someone that steers clear of heavy scents I would immediately write this off, but Byredo have managed to achieve this without headiness. The musk is cut through with greenery like sage and floral notes of cistus incanus while the Mirabelle adds a sweet yet tangy finish. If you have scents like Le Labo Thé Noir 29 or Glossier You in your collection then I highly recommend trying De Los Santos, I promise you it’s your next summer scent, sorted.
Definitely one of the chicest ways to rid your hands of germs. I keep by the door for quick sanitising post-shop run.
I’m a huge fan of scent layering and the Byredo perfume oils are a great base for making scents last longer and meshing notes together to create your own unique smell.
A suits-all lip balm that just feels so luxe to apply. Team with a deeper lip liner for amped up everyday lip.
These travel-sized sprays are so handy for travelling but also a great way of testing out which scents you might want from the brand.
Our hands have taken a battering over the past few years so this scrub is like a min spa. It has a floral summery scent that lingers.
This woody scent immediately makes your space feel warm and cosy so this mini version is perfect to travel with to make your space homey.
Tap into the Y2K beauty trends with these multi-use sticks can be built up for bold colour or sheered out for a subtle look.
This is without doubt one of the best perfumed body creams out there. The concentration of shea butter in the formula is second to none so your skin smells and feels incredible. I love the scent Blanche after an evening bath or shower as it smells like fresh sheets. Next up, the 19 best beauty launches right now.
