Vanille Antique

Vanille Antique by Byredo (2022)

Released in 2022 and crafted by perfumer Jerome Epinette, Byredo Vanille Antique was part of the brand’s prestigious Night Veils Extrait de Parfum collection. Built around musk, plum, white wood, labdanum, vanilla, and amber, this Oriental Woody composition captured one of the most refined modern interpretations of vanilla in niche perfumery. Wearers consistently described it as the best vanilla fragrance they had ever experienced.

The original 2022 Vanille Antique formulation has been phased out and replaced by Vanille Antique 2025, a new reformulated version with different notes. Per Fragrantica fan consensus, the new 2025 version represents “a decline in quality” compared to the original. Authentic original 2022 bottles trade at premium prices on resale markets. Our interpretation references the original 2022 Jerome Epinette formulation 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

The Night Veils Collection

Byredo’s Night Veils is a prestigious extrait de parfum collection designed to capture the intimacy and intensity of night-blooming flowers and quiet moments. Vanille Antique was one of the most beloved compositions in the line, celebrated for its sophisticated balsamic-vanilla character that elevated vanilla perfumery beyond typical gourmand sweetness.

How It Smells

The opening is immediately rich and slightly fruity with musk and juicy plum creating a sensual introduction. There is an instant sense of niche luxury, neither shy nor commercial.

The heart introduces refined white wood and resinous labdanum, building the woody-balsamic character that distinguishes Vanille Antique from typical vanilla gourmands. The dry-down settles on rich vanilla and warm amber. A base that lingers on skin for many hours with sophisticated, slightly sweet, deeply atmospheric depth.

Notes

Top: Musk, Plum
Heart: White Wood, Labdanum
Base: Vanilla, Amber

How Our Version Compares

Our interpretation captures the musk-plum opening, white wood-labdanum heart, and warm vanilla-amber base that defined the original 2022 Vanille Antique. 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 Byredo Vanille Antique still made?

The original 2022 formulation has been phased out and replaced by Vanille Antique 2025, a reformulated version with different notes including freesia, oud, and cashmere wood. Per Fragrantica fans, the new version represents a decline in quality. Authentic original 2022 bottles trade at premium prices on resale markets.

How does Vanille Antique compare to typical vanilla fragrances?

The original Vanille Antique elevated vanilla beyond typical gourmand sweetness with balsamic labdanum, woody character, and plum sensuality. Sophisticated rather than candy-sweet.

How long does this fragrance last on the skin?

Typically 8 to 10 hours on skin, longer on clothing. Vanilla and labdanum based fragrances famously cling to fabric.

Comparative Advertising Disclaimer: This product is inspired by and compared to Byredo’s Vanille Antique, 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.