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Byredo

1996 (EDP)

2013

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Versions Timeline

2013

1996 (EDP) (Original Release)

Price Range
$162

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Perfumers

Jerome Epinette

"1996 is a dark, atmospheric Eau de Parfum created for Byredo in collaboration with Inez & Vinoodh. Its character is built around a cool opening of black pepper and juniper berries. The heart introduces a textured combination of leather accord, orris, and violet, giving the fragrance a powdery yet shadowed floral quality. Black amber, patchouli, and vanilla create a warmer, resinous drydown. The overall effect is woody, spicy, leathery, and quietly elegant rather than overtly sweet. Its name refers to the photographic inspiration behind the fragrance, while the perfume itself was launched in 2013."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Fall
Winter

Ideal Weather

Cold
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Mysterious
Sophisticated
Elegant
Powerful
Warm

Occasions

Date
Dinner
Formal
Night Out
Daily Use

Fun Facts

The fragrance is inspired by a 1996 photograph titled “Kirsten 1996.”

Its composition contrasts cool juniper and pepper with powdery iris, leather, amber, and vanilla.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/8h
Top Notes
1x
SpicyGreenFreshLeatheryPowderyFloralWoodyResinousSweetEarthy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–1h 12m

black pepper
juniper berries
Middle Notes

1h 12m–3h 36m

leather
orris
violet
Base Notes

3h 36m–8h

black amber
patchouli
vanilla

Performance

Longevity
80%

Long-lasting (6-8h)

Sillage
70%

Strong

Reviews Summary

“1996 is generally experienced as a cold, spicy, dark woody-leather fragrance. Juniper and black pepper create a brisk, forest-like opening, while violet and orris add a powdery, slightly austere quality. The drydown becomes smoother and warmer through leather, black amber, patchouli, and vanilla, with an autumnal and refined character.”

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