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Byredo Deep Viola unisex
Byredo

Deep Viola unisex

Citrus
Fresh
Floral
Iris
Woody
Oud
Earthy
EDP · 2020 · unisex

Byredo is a Swedish niche house founded by Ben Gorham in 2006, known for producing thoughtfully composed fragrances that balance artistic vision with wearability. The brand has built a reputation for exploring unconventional scent combinations and materials sourcing.

Deep Viola opens with a spiced, aromatic blend of angelica, bergamot, and saffron that immediately signals something smoky and complex. The heart settles into a creamy iris and violet combination, grounded by leather that adds an earthy, slightly animalic quality. Agarwood anchors the base alongside olibanum and vanilla, creating a warm, resinous finish that's neither overly sweet nor austere. The overall composition is a moody floral oriental that prioritizes atmosphere over prettiness, with the iris and oud working together to create depth rather than brightness.

This is a fragrance for someone seeking something introspective and slightly unconventional. It works year-round but feels particularly suited to cooler months and evening wear. If you gravitate toward The Seducer, The Hedonist, and The Dark Poet, Deep Viola will likely resonate with your taste.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
21%
Fresh
21%
Floral
100%
Iris
90%
Woody
50%
Oud
80%
Earthy
21%
Powdery
71%
Spicy
60%
Balsamic
50%
Vanilla
50%
Sweet
50%
Gourmand
50%
Leather
70%
Smoky
100%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Angelica
Angelica
Complex, musky, and slightly earthy, angelica root has a unique profile that sits between herbs, earth, and musk. It was historically used as a fixative and still adds a deep, rooty quality that grounds and extends other notes. Angelica seed is slightly citrusy; the root is darker and more complex. A note beloved by niche perfumers.
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Saffron
Saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Iris
Iris
One of perfumery's most prized and expensive ingredients, iris has a powdery, cool, almost carrot-like richness that is hard to describe and impossible to mistake. It's simultaneously earthy and refined, like the inside of an old Parisian couture house. Iris root (orris) adds quiet luxury to anything it touches.
Leather
Leather
One of perfumery's most complex accords, smoky, animalic, and slightly woody, evoking tanned hide, polished saddles, or fine gloves depending on the recipe. Leather adds sophistication and edge simultaneously, and is deeply associated with masculinity in Western perfumery (though the best leather fragrances transcend gender entirely).
Violet
Violet
Sweet, powdery, and faintly green, violet sits between floral and earthy in a way that feels distinctly old-world glamorous. The leaf and the flower smell quite different: the flower is sugary and delicate, while violet leaf is fresh and slightly vegetal. Together they create a note that feels both nostalgic and current.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Agarwood (Oud)
Agarwood (Oud)
Olibanum
Olibanum
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Who Wears ThisScent DNA matches
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The SeducerBest match87% match
A warmth others feel before they understand it.

Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.

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The Hedonist84% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Dark Poet82% match
You don't wear fragrance. You inhabit it.

Dark, animalic, smoky, resinous. Challenging, polarizing, completely unforgettable.

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The Seducer
A warmth others feel before they understand it.
Rich, dark, sweet, and challenging. Opulent orientals, vanillic oud, seductive amber.
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Scent Profile
Citrus21%Fresh21%Floral100%Iris90%Woody50%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP
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Byredo Deep Viola unisex— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

Best price today: Deep Viola unisex is $16.89. Without a coupon the lowest price is $16.89. Gush tracks 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.

Are grey market retailers authentic?

Yes. Jomashop, FragranceNet, and MaxAroma sell 100% authentic Byredo fragrances through unofficial distribution channels. The fragrance is identical to department store stock. Grey market refers to the supply chain, not product quality. The price difference comes entirely from the distribution channel.

Frequently asked questions

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$16.89 at DecantX. Gush compares 47+ retailers updated every 2 hours.
What does Byredo Deep Viola unisex smell like? +
Byredo is a Swedish niche house founded by Ben Gorham in 2006, known for producing thoughtfully composed fragrances that balance artistic vision with wearability. The brand has built a reputation for exploring unconventional scent combinations and materials sourcing. Deep Viola opens with a spiced, aromatic blend of angelica, bergamot, and saffron that immediately signals something smoky and complex. The heart settles into a creamy iris and violet combination, grounded by leather that adds an earthy, slightly animalic quality. Agarwood anchors the base alongside olibanum and vanilla, creating a warm, resinous finish that's neither overly sweet nor austere. The overall composition is a moody floral oriental that prioritizes atmosphere over prettiness, with the iris and oud working together to create depth rather than brightness. This is a fragrance for someone seeking something introspective and slightly unconventional. It works year-round but feels particularly suited to cooler months and evening wear. If you gravitate toward The Seducer, The Hedonist, and The Dark Poet, Deep Viola will likely resonate with your taste.
What are the notes in Byredo Deep Viola unisex? +
Top: Angelica, Bergamot, Saffron. Heart: Iris, Leather, Violet. Base: Agarwood (Oud), Olibanum, Vanilla.
What fragrance family is Deep Viola unisex? +
Byredo Deep Viola unisex belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
What other fragrances smell like Byredo Deep Viola unisex? +
Based on shared notes, Salvatore Ferragamo Emozione Rosa Orientale (Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Leather, Saffron), Roberto Cavalli Oud Edition for women (Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Leather, Saffron), House of Sillage Passion De L'Amour Nouvelle Liaison Parfum unisex (Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Leather, Bergamot), Versace Pour Femme Oud Oriental (Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Violet, Saffron), Electimuss Mercurial Cashmere (Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Iris, Violet) may smell similar to Deep Viola unisex.
What is a grey market fragrance retailer? +
Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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