Mumbai Noise

Mumbai Noise by Byredo (2021)

Released in 2021 and crafted by perfumer Jerome Epinette, Byredo Mumbai Noise is one of the brand’s most distinctive Woody Spicy compositions. Inspired by the sensory chaos and richness of Mumbai’s streets, the composition is built around davana, coffee, tonka bean, agarwood (oud), sandalwood, and labdanum. Mumbai Noise has earned a passionate fanbase among oud lovers and is frequently compared to niche heavyweights like Black Afgano and Xerjoff Laylati for its dark coffee-oud character.

Our interpretation captures the same iconic dark spicy signature as a long-lasting Eau de Parfum, made in the EU.

Bottle size: 50ml · Concentration: Eau de Parfum (up to 40% perfume oil) · Made in EU

How It Smells

The opening is immediately rich and slightly herbal with davana creating an unusual introduction. There is no shy citrus burst. Mumbai Noise announces its dark character from the first spray.

The heart introduces the soul of the fragrance: rich roasted coffee balanced by warm tonka bean creates a gourmand-adjacent character that distinguishes Mumbai Noise from typical oud compositions. The dry-down settles on deep agarwood, smooth sandalwood, and resinous labdanum. A base that lingers on skin for many hours with sophisticated, slightly smoky, deeply mysterious depth.

Notes

Top: Davana
Heart: Coffee, Tonka Bean
Base: Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood, Labdanum

How Our Version Compares

Our interpretation captures the davana opening, coffee-tonka heart, and warm oud-sandalwood-labdanum base that defines Mumbai Noise. Built as a long-lasting Eau de Parfum at up to 40% concentration, typically 8 to 10 hours on skin, longer on fabric.

Common Questions

Is Mumbai Noise a strong fragrance?

Yes. As Fragrantica reviewers note, Mumbai Noise is “an absolute beast of a fragrance.” Strong projection and excellent longevity throughout the day, with the oud-coffee character making serious impact.

Does Mumbai Noise smell like coffee?

Yes, the coffee accord is central to the heart. It pairs with warm tonka bean for a slightly gourmand quality that distinguishes Mumbai Noise from typical pure oud compositions.

Is Mumbai Noise unisex?

Yes. Byredo designed it as a unisex composition. The dark spicy character is genuinely gender-neutral and is widely worn by both masculine and feminine identities.

How long does this fragrance last on the skin?

Typically 8 to 10 hours on skin, longer on clothing. Oud-based fragrances famously cling to fabric.

Comparative Advertising Disclaimer: This product is inspired by and compared to Byredo’s Mumbai Noise, but is not identical and is not affiliated with Byredo or Puig. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Product names are used for reference only.