Byredo: released in 2016, woody, powdery and violet, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Byredo dupe we found is Balenciaga B. Balenciaga Skin — 85% match, about $80 (estimate) versus about $320 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Byredo dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Byredo | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Balenciaga B. Balenciaga Skin | 85% | about $80 (−75%) | 6h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Zara Brulante Violette | 85% | about $30 (−91%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Floral Street Wild Vanilla Orchid | 81% | about $70* (−78%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Malin+Goetz Strawberry | 80% | about $100* (−69%) | 4h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 5 | Balenciaga B. Balenciaga | 87% | about $75 (−77%) | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
A softer, intimate interpretation of woody and powdery accords in the same family as Byredo Byredo.
It shares its woody, fresh and iris accords with Byredo, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 348 community ratings.
Shares a similar powdery violet and iris focus reminiscent of Byredo Byredo, balanced with a soft spicy warmth.
It shares its woody, powdery and iris accords with Byredo, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 192 community ratings.
Brings a warm, inviting floral and woody sweetness that echoes the gentle nuances of Byredo Byredo.
It shares its woody, powdery and aromatic accords with Byredo, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,261 community ratings.
Presents a modern, airy fruit and wood balance that shares structural similarities with Byredo Byredo.
It shares its powdery, woody and earthy accords with Byredo, opens on Pink Pepper too, lasts about 4h against 5h and carries 630 community ratings.
Features a prominent green and woody profile that brings to mind the fresh aromatic tones of Byredo Byredo.
It shares its woody and iris accords with Byredo, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,351 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Zara Brulante Violette, at about $30 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 90% less than Byredo.
Balenciaga B. Balenciaga Skin, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Byredo.
Balenciaga B. Balenciaga, at 87% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Balenciaga B. Balenciaga Skin saves you about $350 a year against Byredo. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Balenciaga B. Balenciaga Skin comes closest at 5.5h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Byredo notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-10-13.