Little is known about Swedish selective perfumery in Russia. But there is an exception, which is called Byredo. The brand name was not chosen by chance. It comes from the words by redolence, which means "expression of emotions through memories." So the founder of the brand, Ben Gorham, decided to bring his olfactory images to life.
For cooperation, he invited the leading perfumers of Europe - Jerome Elinette and Olivia Giacobetti. This trio has been delighting its admirers since 2006, giving them floral, spicy, woody and even oriental fragrances every year. In this article, we will give a broad overview of the Byredo Mojave Ghost perfume. Reviews about them, analysis of the composition, associations that this perfume generates - all this is described below.
Name and olfactory image
People who know English understand that the word Ghost is translated as "spirit, ghost,ghost". But what is Mojave? In order to understand this, you need to know … geography. In the south of the state of Nevada, in the northwest of Arizona, east of California and west of Utah is the vast Mojave Desert. In the dialect of the local Indian tribes, its name means "Waterless". There is almost no vegetation in the Mojave. But despite the scorching sun and drying winds, a ghost blooms in the desert. This amazing plant has thin, almost transparent petals. Why are they needed where there are no insects for pollination? It's a mystery! Also a mystery is how a flower can bloom from year to year.
Another paradox is the smell of the plant. The flower changes its fragrance and it is impossible to describe how it smells. Scientists have made the assumption that in this way the plant attracts all the insects that are in the area. In reviews of Byredo Mojave Ghost, buyers say that the name suits the fragrance of the perfume well. The perfume seems to shimmer with different facets. It is even difficult to attribute it to any category of fragrances. It was this flower, deceptively tender and fragile, but in reality persistent and tenacious, that the perfume was dedicated to.
Byredo Mojave Ghost: description of the perfume pyramid from the manufacturer
Bairedo Mojave Ghost is new for 2014. How did the perfume duo manage to bring Ben Gorham's olfactory vision to life? Experts attribute this perfume to floral, woody, or oriental fragrances. The creators of the composition wove the top notes from ambrette and sapodilla. Whatwhat kind of components are these? Ambrette is a plant analogue of ambergris, a substance extracted from sperm whales, the number of which is getting smaller every year. This ingredient contributes to the durability of accompanying fragrances, as well as to the fact that the smell does not change over time. Sapodila is an exotic fruit, sweet like a fig or a date, but with hints of milk caramel.
The heart of the composition is quite floral. There the authors placed a bouquet of violets with magnolias. But to the floral fragrance, too trivial, the creators added a woody note of Indian sandalwood. It turned out very intriguing. Strict masculine chords of light cedar and ambergris sound in the base of the composition.
How users hear the song
Based on the reviews of Byredo Mojave Ghost, the first thing buyers experience is bright, juicy, tropical notes. Some compare this flavor with a melon, others with a peach, others with a sweet pear. Probably, the tropical sapodila is still an unprecedented exotic for Russians. Flowers appear almost immediately. Many users find the combination of a luxurious, bright magnolia flower with modest violets very successful.
But even these notes are replaced by powdery and then woody accords. After all, "Mohave Ghost" from "Bairedo" is a unisex perfume. Therefore, in a cloud of floral aromas and fruity juicy bursts, no, no, yes, and the image of a strict, but hot macho appears. Users claim that perfume is very difficult to decompose into components. It is constantly changing, playing with highlights, changing like a chameleon…Or a ghost flower in the Mojave Desert.
Who the fragrance is for
The description of the Byredo Mojave Ghost fragrance suggests that the perfume is truly unisex. They have just enough sweetness, flowery, and powdery to be worn by ladies, but at the same time, they have the dry, woody notes that are typical of men's colognes. Some representatives of the stronger sex fall in love with this fragrance from the first test. They characterize him as restrained, strict and generating associations with the dandy of the era of belepoque, in a white shirt-front and a top hat.
But let's not hide: some men refused this fragrance, considering it too feminine. But the fair sex find dry woody notes very appropriate in the composition. All customers noted that this fragrance is universal. It can be worn by both women and men, and of all ages. The smell is quickly "tamed", adapts to its owner. Therefore, it can be worn by both sensitive sentimental natures and discreet businessmen.
When and what to wear
Users in reviews of Byredo Mojave Ghost characterize this perfume as timeless. It is appropriate at any time of the year. Violet will show up more in spring and autumn, in the cold air you will feel the warmth of wood heated by the sun and the intoxicating aroma of magnolia. And in any situation, you will be tempted by the delicate and sweet scent of the exotic sapodilla fruit.
The perfume composition, despite its durability and long sillage, is so discreet and, one might say, minimalistic that all users assigned it the role of perfume to wear to the office. The perfume is in no way suffocating, but sounds soft and very elegant. Many buyers claim that the perfume looks very expensive for daytime wear. Of course, jeans and a sweater are not suitable for them at all. But perfume will be appropriate for a woman and a man in business suits. Perfume can also be worn on a date. The girls in it seem so charming and touchy.
What perfumes does Mojave Ghost eau de parfum look like
Buyers in reviews of Byredo Mojave Ghost often compare this composition with "Chance au Tendre" from Chanel. The same gentle, noble and light fragrance, only with more powder. There are buyers who saw in the "Desert Ghost" a resemblance to "Daisy" from "Marc Jacobs". The Zen minimalism of the perfume composition reminded users of Ile of Man by Frapin.
And finally, there are connoisseurs and connoisseurs of the Bairedo brand products, who saw the similarity between the two samples of the company: Mojave Ghost and Blanche. But still, the majority of votes were given by users for the fact that the “Ghost of the Mojave Desert” surprisingly resembles “Chance O Tendra”. As if this women's perfume was adapted for men, adding dusty, sandy notes to it.
Price
An unearthly, unreal, fragile and at the same time resistant to adversity flower, a miracle of life that grew in a rocky desert deprived of water - this is how the description of Rive Gauche by Byredo Mojave Ghost (perfume water) gives. We alreadymentioned that the composition, despite its minimalism, looks expensive. But buyers believe that the fragrance is worth the money they ask for it.
In specialized stores, perfumes are sold for 12,600 rubles. With a gold card from Rive Gauche, this volume can be purchased for 10,710 rubles. A large bottle of one hundred milliliters is more profitable to buy. In this case, the price is 18,250 rubles, and with a gold card - 15,512 rubles. Truly a precious flower of the desert! It should be said that the company uses this fragrant composition in hand cream (2635 rubles), body lotion (3740 rubles), cream (6205 rubles) and cleansing gel (3357 rubles)
Packaging
Users in their reviews of Byredo Mojave Ghost (Eau de Parfum) do not pass over in silence and stylish design. The bottle, which contains the precious liquid, is no different from other perfumes of the Bairedo company. It is very minimalistic, without any flirty bows, pendants and unique shapes.
Many compare a bottle to a nail polish bottle. And the black cap also unscrews. The cylindrical bottle is made of ordinary transparent glass. A white label is pasted on the front with the name of the company, perfume and indication of the concentration of the product (in this case it is perfume water). The bottle is packed in a cardboard box, which, in turn, is rolled up in a mica shell.
How to distinguish an original from a fake
The huge popularity of Bairedo brand products and the rather high price tempt counterfeiters to flood the market with all sorts of fakes. And so the impression of the purchase can be spoiled. Such fakes disappear in half an hour, leaving only a weak alcohol-synthetic scent on the skin. Therefore, users recommend purchasing Byredo Mojave Ghost perfumes only in branded stores. How to distinguish a fake? Firstly, the "Desert Ghost" is available only in volumes of 50 and 100 milliliters. That is, all sorts of probes in 2 ml and "miniatures" in 20 or 30 ml, by definition, are not authentic.
Most often counterfeiters counterfeit bottles of 100 milliliters. Perfume is produced in France and Sweden, which must be confirmed by a barcode. The box in which the perfume is packed is white, rolled in mica, all the inscriptions on it are made evenly, without distortions. On one side of the case you can see a sticker in the form of a buckle. On the original, it is solid, glued evenly. To protect the bottle from shaking, there is a protective case inside the box. In the original it is made of cardboard, in fakes it is made of foam rubber. The bottle itself has no flaws: the bottom is even, the label is beautifully glued exactly in the middle, the black cap fits snugly against the bottle. Remove it, hold it in the palm of your hand. It is a little heavy (the plastic lid is very light in the copy).
Perfume Byredo Mojave Ghost reviews
Everyone without exception liked this perfume, and many even fell in love with it. It is restrained, absolutely not aggressive, but it has a train, like a queen's dress. The persistence of the original perfume is amazing. They seem to stick to the blotter forever. They sit on clothes until washed. On thelast up to eight hours on skin.
The composition is revealed immediately, but rather strangely: it plays with tones, shimmers with nuances of either violets, or sandalwood, or exotic fruit. A breath of wind - and you will be showered with a cloud of gorgeous Florida magnolia, a turn of the head - and sandalwood incense is already being heard. Perhaps this is the olfactory image of the desert ghost - after all, the flower changes its smell in order to lure as many insects as possible.
