Mojave Ghost

by Byredo
Eau de Parfum
Perfumer: Jerome Epinette
Launched: 2014
Olfactive family: Amber Floral

Perfume Pyramid

Top notes: Ambrette seeds, Nesberry
Heart notes: Magnolia, Sandalwood, Violet
Base notes: Cedarwood, Musks, Vetiver

Byredo Mojave Ghost: Fragrance Description

The Mojave Desert stretches across parts of California, Nevada, Utah, and Arizona, showcasing a vast landscape with extreme climates. Its name originates from a Native American term meaning "land without water." The atmospheric beauty of the Mojave Desert is as comforting to some as it is hostile to others. Despite the harshness, trees and plants in this arid desert defy the odds, persisting since ancient civilizations and defying the vulnerabilities of human existence.

One extraordinary inhabitant of this desert is the ghostly flower, a rare species that courageously blooms amidst the parched and hardened soil. Its delicate, nearly transparent petals exude fragility, yet this remarkable plant thrives where life seems almost impossible. Its otherworldly appearance contradicts its own resilience and nature. Despite the dry surroundings and its inability to produce nectar, the ghost flower, also known as Mojave Ghost, maintains its captivating and majestic beauty, blooming year after year.
In a stunning demonstration of ingenuity, the ghost flower employs mimicry to lure pollinators from neighboring plant species. By adopting colors resembling female bees, it entices and deceives male bees, displaying behavior remarkably similar to humans. This captivating tale of survival and the flower's ingenuity have inspired the creation of Byredo Mojave Ghost fragrance - a tribute to this extraordinary and enchanting flower.

The fragrance is a delicate blend of woody notes, offering a gentle and sophisticated character that gradually unveils its true depth. The initial impression is of airy musky ambrette seed combined with the sweetness of fresh Jamaican blackberry. As the scent develops, a delicate and powdery violet note emerges, revealing a soft and velvety sandalwood, invigorated by the essence of magnolia. Finally, a warm and creamy musk envelops the elegant cedarwood, leaving a lingering presence on the skin. This fragrance captures the essence of the Mojave Ghost, evoking its ethereal and captivating spirit.

Perfume story

In the heart of the desert, a solitary flower awakened as the sun painted the sky with hues of gold. Its delicate petals unfurled, embracing the first light of dawn with grace. This exquisite moment, witnessing the desert flower's dance with the sunrise, ignited a spark within a perfumer's soul.
Inspired by the ephemeral beauty, he embarked on a creative journey to capture the essence in a fragrance. With precision, he blended the delicate sweetness of magnolia blossoms with notes of nesberry, mirroring the sun's gentle touch.
Every spray of "Mojave Ghost" perfume transported wearers to that enchanting desert encounter, evoking a sense of serenity and resilience. The fragrance encapsulated the captivating dance between the flower and the sunrise, allowing its wearers to carry the spirit of that magical moment throughout their day, reminding them of the transformative power found in nature's embrace.

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