By Elizabeth Siegel, Allure
I just got three new Byredo perfumes, and all I want to do is play with them. They smell as chic as they look. And I probably shouldn’t even have them in my office, because a) they’re not available until May 15 and b) I keep getting distracted by them. When I finally put one down, someone walks by, sees the Byredo, and then I’m distracted all over again — obviously, we have to stop whatever we were doing to try them out. (It’s happened three times today. We’re very diligent about testing beauty products at Allure.)
[post_ads]And who could blame us? The new Byredo Kabuki Perfumes aren’t traditional fragrances. They come in sleek, glossy black tubes — take off the cap, and instead of spritzer, there’s a silky, fluffy brush inside. Sweep it over your wrist and your neck and then your wrist again — it’s so soft, you’ll want to keep going — and the brush leaves behind a faint dusting of a delicately perfumed power that I’d bath in if I could.
These new perfumed powders come in three classic Byredo scents: Gypsy Water (a delicate juniper), Blanche (a light rose), and Bal d’Afrique (a sweetly sexy neroli). Each one is a cult-favorite in its own rite — I’ve interviewed models, designers, stylists, and makeup artists about their favorite fragrances, and Byredo’s perfumes come up a ton. (I’m no model, I know, but personally, I like Gypsy Water.)
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When you put those three fragrances into powder form, they have a way of blending in with your skin that’s addictive — they smell softer then the originals and (duh) a little powdery. Plus, there’s something very romantic about brushing on your perfume. The only downsides of the Byredo Kabuki Perfumes are that they’re pricey ($65 each) and the smell wears off faster than a traditional perfume. You’ll have to touch it up a few times throughout the night to keep the scent going.
[post_ads]And who could blame us? The new Byredo Kabuki Perfumes aren’t traditional fragrances. They come in sleek, glossy black tubes — take off the cap, and instead of spritzer, there’s a silky, fluffy brush inside. Sweep it over your wrist and your neck and then your wrist again — it’s so soft, you’ll want to keep going — and the brush leaves behind a faint dusting of a delicately perfumed power that I’d bath in if I could.
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When you put those three fragrances into powder form, they have a way of blending in with your skin that’s addictive — they smell softer then the originals and (duh) a little powdery. Plus, there’s something very romantic about brushing on your perfume. The only downsides of the Byredo Kabuki Perfumes are that they’re pricey ($65 each) and the smell wears off faster than a traditional perfume. You’ll have to touch it up a few times throughout the night to keep the scent going.
