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Byredo Desert Dawn

Curated by the Scent File Editor

We list no match for Desert Dawn yet. This page covers the original: what it smells like, where to buy it, and the three closest scents that have a match.

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Byredo Desert Dawn
The original · Byredo
$330for 100ml
Desert Dawn
The original · $330
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What it smells like

The Scent File profile

Cardamom and carrot seed open sharp and slightly earthy, cutting through any sweetness before the rose petals arrive — not powdery, more like cut stems and dry petals left in desert heat. The heart settles into a quiet tension between floral and resinous, papyrus adding a dry, almost papery texture that keeps sandalwood and cedarwood from going soft. Sillage is moderate and close to the skin by the dry-down, where vetiver and musk anchor everything into a cool, mineral finish. — Best suited to transitional weather, worn by anyone drawn to arid, understated elegance over conventional florals.

Our own description, written from the note list. How loud it is and how long it lasts are our read, not owner reports.

Family
Floral · Oriental · Woody
For
Unisex

Closest scents that have a match

Ranked by shared notes

These share the most notes with Desert Dawn and each has a match. They are different perfumes, not matches for Desert Dawn.

5 notes in commoncardamom · sandalwood · cedarwood · musk · vetiver

4 notes in commoncardamom · sandalwood · musk · vetiver

3 notes in commoncardamom · sandalwood · musk

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floral · oriental · woody

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