Little is known about Swedish selective perfumes in Russia. But there is an exception called Byredo. The brand name is not taken by chance. It came from the words by redolence, which means "expression of emotions through memories." So brand founder Ben Gorham decided to bring his olfactory images to life.
For cooperation, he invited the leading perfumers of Europe - Jerome Elinetta and Olivia Giacobetti. This trio has been delighting its fans since 2006, giving them floral, spicy, woody, and even oriental flavors 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 translates as "spirit, ghost, ghost." But what is mojave? In order to understand this, you need to know ... geography. In the south of Nevada, in northwest Arizona, east of California and west of Utah, the huge Mojave Desert is located. In the dialect of the local Indian tribes, its name means "Waterless." Mojave has almost no vegetation. 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? This is a mystery! Also a mystery is how a flower can bloom from year to year.
Another paradox is the smell of a plant. The flower changes its aroma, 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, customers say the name fits the perfume fragrance. Perfume as if flickers with different faces. It is even difficult to attribute to any category of aromas. It was to this flower, deceitfully tender and fragile, but in fact persistent and tenacious, that the spirits were dedicated.
Byredo Mojave Ghost: description of the perfume pyramid from the manufacturer
“Biredo Mojave Gost” was a novelty in 2014. How did the duet of perfumers achieve in order to realize the olfactory vision of Ben Gorham? Specialists attribute this perfume to flower, then to wood, then to oriental aromas. The creators of the composition wove the top notes from ambrette and sapodil. What are these components like? Ambretta is a plant-based analogue of ambergris, a substance extracted from sperm whale, the number of which is getting smaller every year. This ingredient contributes to the persistence of concomitant aromas, as well as to the fact that the smell does not change over time. Sapodila is an exotic fruit, sweet as figs or dates, but with notes of milk caramel.
The heart of the composition is quite floral. There, the authors placed a bunch of violets with magnolias. But to the floral aroma, too trivial, the creators added a woody touch of Indian sandalwood. It turned out very intriguing. At the base of the composition, strict male chords of light cedar and ambergris sound.
How users hear the song
Judging by reviews of Byredo Mojave Ghost, buyers first of all feel bright, juicy, tropical notes. Some compare this aroma with a melon, others with a peach, and others with a sweet pear. Probably, tropical sapodil still remains an unprecedented exotic for Russians. Almost immediately, flowers appear. Many users find the combination of a luxurious, vibrant magnolia flower with modest violets very successful.
But even these notes are replaced by powdery, and then woody chords. After all, “Mojave Gost” from “Biredo” is a unisex perfume. Therefore, in a cloud of floral aromas and fruity juicy bursts, no, no, 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 is the fragrance made for?
The description of the fragrance Byredo Mojave Ghost suggests that perfumes really belong to the “unisex” category. They have enough sweetness, flowery and powder for ladies to use, but at the same time they feel dry woody notes typical of men's colognes. Some men fall in love with this fragrance from the first test. They characterize him as a restrained, strict and generative association with the dandy of the belepok era, in a white shirt-shirt and 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 quickly “tames”, adapts to its owner. Therefore, it can be worn by both sensitive sentimental natures and restrained businessmen.
When and with what to wear
Users of Byredo Mojave Ghost reviews describe this perfume as timeless. It is appropriate at any time of the year. In spring and autumn, violet will manifest itself more; in cold air you will feel the warmth of wood heated by the sun, and the heady aroma of magnolia. And in any situation, you will be tempted by the delicate and sweet smell of the exotic fruit of sapodil.
The perfumery composition, in spite of its durability and a long train, is so restrained and, one might say, minimalistic, that all users assigned it the role of perfumes for socks in the office. Perfume in no way smothers, but sounds soft and very elegant. Many buyers claim that perfumes look very expensive for daytime wear. Of course, jeans and a sweater for them are not suitable at all. But perfumes will be appropriate on a woman and a man in business suits. Perfume can also be worn on a date. The girls in it seem so charming impassable.
What perfumes does the Mojave Gost Eau de Parfum look like?
Buyers in reviews of Byredo Mojave Ghost often compare this track with Chance O Tender by Chanel. The same delicate, noble and light aroma, but with more powder. There are buyers who have seen in the "Desert Ghost" resemblance to the "Daisy" from "Marc Jacobs." Zen minimalism of perfume composition reminded users of the "Ile of Man" by "Frapin".
And finally, there are connoisseurs and connoisseurs of Bairdo brand products who see the similarities between the two samples of the company: Mojave Gost and Blanche. But nevertheless, users cast the majority of votes for the fact that the "Ghost of the Mojave Desert" is surprisingly reminiscent of the "Chance About Tender". 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, grown in a rocky desert deprived of water - this is what the “Rive Gauche” Byredo Mojave Ghost (perfume water) describes. We already mentioned that the composition, despite its minimalism, looks expensive. But buyers believe that the fragrance is worth the money that they ask for it.
In specialized stores, perfumes are sold at 12,600 rubles. On a gold card from Rive Gauche, this volume can be bought 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. A truly precious desert flower! 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 ignore the stylish design. The bottle containing the precious liquid is no different from other Bairdo perfumes. It is very minimalistic, without any flirty bows, pendants and unique shapes.
Many compare the bottle with a bottle of nail polish. And the black cap also unscrews. The cylindrical bottle is made of ordinary clear glass. A white label with the name of the company, perfume and the concentration of the product (in this case, perfume water) is glued on the front. The bottle is packed in a cardboard box, and that, in turn, is rolled up in a mica shell.
How to distinguish an original from a fake
The enormous popularity of the Bairdo brand products and the rather high price entice counterfeiters to flood the market with all kinds of fakes. And so the impression of a purchase can be spoiled. Such fakes erode in half an hour, leaving only a weak alcohol-synthetic odor on the skin. Therefore, users recommend buying Byredo Mojave Ghost perfumes only in company stores. How to distinguish a fake? Firstly, the Desert Ghost is only available in volumes of 50 and 100 milliliters. That is, all kinds of probes in 2 ml and “miniatures” in 20 or 30 ml are by definition not authentic.
Most often, counterfeiters fake bottles of 100 milliliters. Perfumes are 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 exactly, without distortions. A sticker in the form of a buckle is visible on one side of the case. 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, for fakes - of foam. The bottle itself has no flaws: the bottom is flat, the label is beautifully glued exactly in the middle, the black cap fits snugly on the bubble. Remove it, hold it in the palm of your hand. It is a little heavy (in the copy the plastic cover is very light).
Perfume Byredo Mojave Ghost: reviews
Everyone liked this perfume, without exception, and many even fell in love with it. He is restrained, absolutely not aggressive, but has a train, like a queen's dress. The persistence of the original perfume is amazing. They seem to stick to the blotter forever. On clothes they sit before washing. Hold on the skin for up to eight hours.
The composition is revealed immediately, but rather strange: it plays in tones, shimmers with nuances of violets, sandalwood, or exotic fruit. A breath of wind - and you will be surrounded by a cloud of gorgeous Florida magnolia, a turn of the head - and you can already hear the incense of sandalwood. Perhaps this is the olfactory image of a desert ghost - because the flower changes its smell in order to lure as many insects as possible.