Slow Dance by Byredo

Brand: Byredo

Concentration: EDP

Scent overview

Opoponax opens onto geranium, labdanum and violet over patchouli and vanilla. A warm, resinous rites-of-passage scent.

Scent Character

EDP · Introduced 2019 · Unisex

Key accords: Opoponax, Geranium, Labdanum, Violet, Patchouli, Vanilla

Top Notes

  • Opoponax

Heart Notes

  • Geranium
  • Labdanum
  • Violet

Base Notes

Occasions: Evening, Date, Night Out

Seasons: Fall, Winter

Fragrance overview

Slow Dance by Byredo belongs to the oriental fragrance family. Opoponax opens onto geranium, labdanum and violet over patchouli and vanilla. A warm, resinous rites-of-passage scent. Slow Dance opens with Opoponax. The heart brings Geranium, Labdanum, and Violet. It dries down to Patchouli and Vanilla.

How to wear Slow Dance

On skin, Slow Dance by Byredo has excellent longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration. It's best in fall and winter. Reach for it for evening, date, and night out. Its best layering match in the catalog is Bleu de Chanel by Chanel. Apply Slow Dance first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Slow Dance : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel and adjust to taste.

How the notes develop

Slow Dance opens with Opoponax.

The heart brings Geranium, Labdanum, and Violet.

It dries down to Patchouli and Vanilla.

What to layer with Slow Dance

  • Chanel Bleu de Chanel bottle

    Bleu de Chanel by Chanel

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share labdanum and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Slow Dance first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Slow Dance : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel

  • Dior J'adore bottle

    J'adore by Dior

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share violet and vanilla.

    Order: Apply Slow Dance first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer J'adore on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Slow Dance : 2 sprays J'adore

  • Kenzo Flower by Kenzo bottle

    Flower by Kenzo by Kenzo

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share opoponax and vanilla.

    Order: Apply Slow Dance first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Flower by Kenzo on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Slow Dance : 2 sprays Flower by Kenzo

  • Maison Crivelli Lys Sølaberg bottle

    Lys Sølaberg by Maison Crivelli

    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and floral scents naturally complement each other, and they share labdanum and patchouli.

    Order: Apply Slow Dance first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Lys Sølaberg on top for floral lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Slow Dance : 2 sprays Lys Sølaberg

  • Maison Crivelli Patchouli Magnetik bottle

    Patchouli Magnetik by Maison Crivelli

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    Signature Worthy · 98/99

    Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share patchouli and vanilla.

    Order: Apply Slow Dance first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Patchouli Magnetik on top for woody lift.

    Ratio: 2 sprays Slow Dance : 2 sprays Patchouli Magnetik

Pairings to approach with care

  • Commodity Rain bottle

    Rain by Commodity

    Not Recommended · 38/99

    Oriental and Aquatic notes can compete — apply lightly and test on skin first to find the right balance. Rain brings an aquatic contrast to this oriental scent.

    Order: Apply Slow Dance first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Rain on top for aquatic lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Slow Dance : 2 sprays Rain

  • Maison Asrar Legacy bottle

    Legacy by Maison Asrar

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    Not Recommended · 40/99

    Slow Dance has noticeably more projection — use a lighter touch with it to keep the blend balanced. Legacy brings a citrus contrast to this oriental scent, and they share vanilla.

    Order: Apply Slow Dance first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Legacy on top for citrus lift.

    Ratio: 1 spray Slow Dance : 2 sprays Legacy

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Frequently asked questions

Which notes are listed for Slow Dance?

Slow Dance opens with Opoponax. The heart brings Geranium, Labdanum, and Violet. It dries down to Patchouli and Vanilla.

How long does Slow Dance last, and how strong is it?

Slow Dance by Byredo has excellent longevity, moderate projection, an intensity of 7/10, EDP concentration.

When should you wear Slow Dance?

It's best in fall and winter. It suits evening, date, and night out.

What layers well with Slow Dance?

Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is its strongest match (98% compatibility). Oriental and woody scents naturally complement each other, and they share labdanum and patchouli. Apply Slow Dance first as your base layer. Its oriental character creates the foundation. Wait 30 seconds, then layer Bleu de Chanel on top for woody lift. Start with 2 sprays Slow Dance : 2 sprays Bleu de Chanel.

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