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Home Fragrances Byredo Gypsy Water
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Byredo Gypsy Water

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Unisex
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Fragrance information:

Identity and history of Gypsy Water

Released in 2008, the Gypsy Water fragrance by Byredo has become a cult unisex perfume that embodies the spirit of freedom and nomadic life.

Byredo is more than just a perfume house; it is a philosophy born at the intersection of art, memory, and emotions, founded by former professional basketball player and artist Ben Gorham in Stockholm in 2006.

Gypsy Water, known in Russia as "Цыганская Вода" or "Джипси Вотер," is an embodiment of wandering spirit and natural elegance, inspiring travel and self-expression.

Fragrance unfolding: from freshness to warmth

The Gypsy Water fragrance begins with a refreshing burst of citrus and spicy notes, which gradually intertwine with floral and balsamic notes at the heart, ultimately settling on a warm, woody-amber base.

This journey through fragrant landscapes takes you from the freshness of a pine forest to the coziness of a campfire under the open sky, creating a sense of freedom and tranquility, perfect for those seeking harmony with nature.

Positioning and how to wear Gypsy Water

As a unisex fragrance, Gypsy Water suits everyone who values individuality and naturalness.

Its moderate sillage ensures a delicate yet memorable presence, ideal for daily use or special moments.

In a perfume water concentration, it offers balanced longevity that lasts throughout the day.

For optimal effect, apply in a cloud on the skin so the fragrance gently envelops you, and use 1 to 2 sprays on clothing for a longer trail.

Belonging to the fougère and woody families, Gypsy Water highlights its natural character and versatility, making it an excellent choice for any season.

Creator and influence on the perfume world

Created by Ben Gorham, Gypsy Water reflects his unique approach to perfumery, where each note tells a story and evokes emotions.

This fragrance has solidified Byredo's reputation as an innovative brand that boldly experiments with traditional forms.

If you enjoyed Gypsy Water, you might also appreciate Calvin Klein CK IN2U for Her, Avon Herve Leger Femme, and Escentric Molecules Molecule 04 as alternatives with similar accents of freedom and freshness.

For more information, visit the official website Byredo.

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Key fragrance characteristics

Better suited for:
Men and women (unisex)
Middle fragrance longevity

The fragrance has medium longevity and lasts on the skin for about 5-6 hours, gradually revealing its notes and leaving a pleasant impression

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Sillage
Middle

It can be felt in close proximity, but does not attract the attention of those around you

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Style
Solemn

The perfume has a rich aroma that will help you stand out from the crowd and create a memorable image

Solemn
Concentration
Eau de parfum

A rich and elegant fragrance that gently unfolds on the skin and lasts most of the day, leaving a delicate trail

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Fragrance seasonality
Autumn - Winter

Perfumes for the fall and winter seasons often contain notes of vanilla, spices, ambergris, wood, and other warm accords, creating a feeling of comfort and warmth during the cold months

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Perfume information

Description of the composition

The note pyramid of Gypsy Water begins with the top notes: bergamot, black pepper, juniper (cade) and lemon, creating a bright and spicy start.

In the heart of the fragrance, frankincense, iris and pine unfold, adding depth, balsamic warmth, and floral tenderness.

The base consists of ambergris, sandalwood and vanilla, which provide a long-lasting, woody-sweet and warm finish, leaving behind a cozy trail.

Perfumers

Gender Unisex
Brand Byredo
Segment Niche perfumery
Country Sweden
Website http://www.byredo.com
Year of production 2008
Status Produced
Concentration Eau de parfum
License holder Manzanita Capital

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Composition pyramid

Note photo Bergamot
Bergamot
Note photo Black Pepper
Black Pepper
Note photo Juniper
Juniper
Note photo Frankincense
Frankincense
Note photo Iris
Iris
Note photo Pine
Pine
Note photo Ambergris
Ambergris
Note photo Sandalwood
Sandalwood
Note photo Vanilla
Vanilla

Top notes

Bergamot Black Pepper Juniper Lemon

Heart notes

Frankincense Iris Pine

Base notes

Ambergris Sandalwood Vanilla

Families

Family Fern Fern
Family Wood Wood

Fragrance characteristics

based on 53 opinions
Chords
Relevance
Dosage
Perception
Appearance quality
Similar
Persistence
The persistence of a fragrance is determined by how long it can be felt. It is a characteristic associated with ingredients that evaporate slowly. Persistence depends on the physical properties of the perfume ingredients—mainly their volatility and environmental factors such as temperature and humidity.
Persistence
Medium (2 to 5 hours)
3
Sillage
Imagine a light cloud of fragrance that, like an aeroplane trail, remains in the air after your appearance. This is the sillage - a subtle or vivid imprint left by the most diffuse element of a perfume composition. The sillage can be almost invisible when it is felt only by you and those around you. Or it can be so expressive that its presence is noticed even long after you have left.
Sillage
Medium
3
Complexity and depth
The complexity of a fragrance is the number and variety of notes that create a unique composition. A complex fragrance contains many different notes that reveal themselves on the skin. The depth of a fragrance is the richness and intensity of the fragrance. Fragrances with a deep composition include heavy and powerful notes that stay on the skin longer and affect others over long distances.
Complexity and depth
Medium and varied
2
Gender
This scale depicts gender focus and demonstrates how the brand positions the fragrance - as masculine, feminine or universal.
Male
19%
Unisex
64%
Female
17%
What kind of event
Date
18%
Wedding
0%
Sport
12%
Sleep
6%
For party
0%
For every day
24%
Sex
0%
For Holiday
12%
Theatre
12%
Office
18%
For what time of year / season
Winter
Winter
16%
Spring
Spring
33%
Summer
Summer
18%
Autumn
Autumn
33%
For what style / mood
Casual
37%
Gala
5%
Classic
5%
Avant-garde
26%
Romantic
5%
Sporty
21%
For what age
under 18
19%
18-25 years old
9%
26-35 years old
23%
36-45 years
30%
46+ years old
9%
Any
11%
On the skin
The optimum amount of atomisation on the skin is the balance at which the fragrance reveals itself in its entirety and sounds its best.
Spot
19%
Enter the cloud
41%
1-2 atomisations
19%
2-3 atomisations
7%
3-4 atomisations
7%
4-5 sprays
7%
Where is the best place to apply the fragrance?
The best places to apply a fragrance are the areas where it will reveal itself most fully and create the most vivid impression.
On the chest
9%
On the wrist
15%
On the knees
9%
On the back of the neck
12%
Behind the ears
12%
On the elbow
9%
On the abdomen
9%
On the back of the hand
12%
On clothes
12%
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3%
On clothing
The optimum amount of atomisation of the fragrance on clothes, at which it reveals the best quality of the fragrance.
Spot
7%
Enter the cloud
19%
1-2 atomisations
41%
2-3 atomisations
19%
3-4 atomisations
7%
4-5 sprays
7%
Associations
Perfume associations are the emotions and images that pop into the imagination when you perceive its unique notes and accents
Freshness
29%
Exoticism
9%
Luxury
24%
Euphoria
6%
Passion
15%
Joy
12%
Calm
3%
Excitement
3%
Sadness
0%
Despair
0%
Effect
Fragrances can attract attention and evoke positive emotions, others can leave neutral, and others can cause negative associations and repel people.
Effect
Attracts attention
4
Intensity
The intensity of a fragrance is like its ‘volume’, the degree of intensity and strength with which it is felt around you or on the surface.
Intensity
Moderate
2
Bottle
Bottle
High quality
4
Spray
Spray
High quality
4
Packaging quality
Perfume bottle packaging quality is about protection and aesthetic appeal, including strength, reliability, design and materials. High quality ensures the safety and security of the product, a good first impression and attractiveness
Packaging quality
High quality
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The scent is indeed curious. Frankincense is clearly felt, and there's also the aroma of warm wood, reminiscent of something cozy. Citrus notes with vanilla add an interesting accent. Overall, it's a versatile fragrance, but unfortunately, it doesn't last long on me 😌
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The fragrance is simply super. Elegant and with a noble character. First, you feel coniferous and bergamot notes, and then such an unusual sweetness appears that I can't tear myself away from my wrist. A real pleasure!
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This perfume really reminds me of a coniferous forest, especially after a scorching day. It's like it transports you to a dying campfire under the night sky, with a gentle breeze caressing your face. The opening notes are bergamot and pine needles, but the bergamot quickly fades, giving way to dry vanilla and smoky notes. It's something unusual, and in my opinion, it's the best fragrance from Byredo. It's as if it captures a hot summer in the south, somewhere in nature among coniferous trees and wildflowers. True love for perfumery 💖
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The fragrance begins with bright citrus notes, with a slight sharpness of pepper, as if it awakens memories of a hot summer in me. Against the backdrop of juniper twigs dried under the scorching sun, something special unfolds. In the heart of this fragrance, I feel myself in a pine forest when evening shadows begin to envelop the earth after a scorching day. Sun-heated pine bark fills the air with resinous coniferous notes, and somewhere nearby, embers from a bonfire smolder, creating an atmosphere of coziness and tranquility - all thanks to the frankincense accents. As the fragrance moves to the base, the smoky notes gradually disappear, leaving only the freshness of pine needles and bark. This is truly the scent of freedom and adventure, enclosed in a bottle, and the name "Gypsy Water" suits it perfectly
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5
A fragrance that simply breathes freedom. Sometimes you just want nothing to weigh you down or get in your way. And it's in such moments that this "Gypsy Water" appears, reminding you of roads, fields, and a feeling of lightness. I love it
5/5
5
The fragrance is indeed subtle and woody, with refined notes. It's versatile, suitable for both men and women. Overall, I like it, but the feeling that it constantly slips away doesn't leave me. All in all, not a bad choice! )
5/5
5
How beautiful it is, but alas, too weak. I can't feel it on myself for long. The longevity is simply nonexistent. But overall, it's really pleasant in all aspects - both the citrus notes are delightful, and the composition as a whole is good 😍
4/5
4
The amber accord here just overshadows everything, it's so vanilla-balsamic that it becomes unbearable. At first, of course, there's a little freshness, but this herbaceous-woody dryness of iris and camphorated juniper only adds to the feeling of heaviness. It feels like all perfumery does these days is copy the same thing 😒
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5
In this amazing coniferous forest, a bonfire had recently burned, and its smoke enveloped the prickly branches of the trees. Upon unfolding, the fragrance reveals a sweet vanilla note. This is truly an atmospheric scent that lifts the mood and warms the soul
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5
This fragrance is a complete disappointment for me. First, there's some unbearable mix of citrus and pepper, and then it unfolds as if someone decided to blend juniper with pine bark and frankincense. No harmony, just sharpness and heaviness. I don't understand how anyone could like this 😒
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4
The fragrance is simply wonderful! Floral and coniferous notes blend perfectly, adding a touch of spice. Citrus accents bring freshness, and all together it creates an incredibly harmonious sound. It's not too heavy, but the longevity is simply excellent, and the feeling it gives is incredibly pleasant
3/5
3
Pine needles with vanilla, and that's it. I don't smell anything else. This scent is clearly for those who like something unique, but I think it suits men more. On women's skin, pine notes, in my opinion, don't sound as good
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5
The fragrance is really strange. For me, it's more like a fougère. I can smell juniper, pepper, pine needles, and a bit of vanilla. It opens up better in warmth, and becomes quite captivating
4/5
4
This fragrance leaves me completely perplexed. I can't say I dislike it entirely, but it doesn't evoke delight either. I'll continue to explore it, because it definitely attracts attention!! I'm curious what else it might offer
4/5
4
The name is just intriguing))) The fragrance generally worked for me, the sandalwood is cool, with hints of pine and vanilla, and somewhere in the distance, citrus and a little frankincense can be heard. The work is done at the highest level 👍
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