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1996 by Byredo — notes

Peppery juniper opens to leather, orris and violet, resting on black amber, patchouli and vanilla for a smooth, slightly dark finish.

House
Byredo
Concentration
Eau de parfum
Scento family
Powder Veil

Notes

Notes as published by Byredo, checked 20 October 2026.

Scento family

Powder Veil. Iris, violet, heliotrope, mimosa and aldehydes give a soft, cosmetic, powdery veil over the skin.

Scento reads it as a autumn, winter and spring scent for day and evening wear.

About Byredo

Stockholm-based house making minimalist, modern fragrances with a quiet, design-led identity.

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Questions

What does 1996 smell like?

Peppery juniper opens to leather, orris and violet, resting on black amber, patchouli and vanilla for a smooth, slightly dark finish. Its character reads powdery, warm, smoky and herbal.

What are the top notes of 1996?

The top notes of 1996 by Byredo are pepper and juniper. The heart opens to leather, iris and violet, and the base rests on amber, patchouli and vanilla. Notes as published by Byredo.

What family is 1996?

Scento places 1996 in the Powder Veil family. Iris, violet, heliotrope, mimosa and aldehydes give a soft, cosmetic, powdery veil over the skin.

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