Byredo · 2013
1996 Inez & Vinoodh Eau de Parfum
Longevity
Long-lastingabout 4 in 5 of 91 people
Projection
Variesreports split · 77 people
Worn by
Everyonemost often worn by
woody
grounded
smoky leather jacket, peppery iris powder
Scent Notes
Woody
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What the community says
Scendira's summary of what people post on perfume review sites, updated 25 Oct 2026: 91 describe how long it lasts, 77 how far it projects and 77 how it smells. Most other posts only name 1996 Inez & Vinoodh.
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
How long it lasts91 people
Long-lasting for most people
about 4 in 5 say it lasts a long time
In words
The clear majority, about 4 in 5, say it lasts a long time.
How far it projects77 people
Mixed reports on projection
about half say it projects strongly
about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately
In words
Reports are mixed: about half say it projects strongly, and about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately.
How it smells, in their words77 people
powdery24
How many of the 77 people who describe the smell use each word.
Also worth knowing
Compliments
4%
4% of people wearing it get compliments (72).
Typical perfume we track: 8%.
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Summary in words
Byredo 1996 Inez & Vinoodh: what people say about it.
Worn by everyone.
Long-lasting for most people (91 people): The clear majority, about 4 in 5, say it lasts a long time.
Mixed reports on projection (77 people): Reports are mixed: about half say it projects strongly, and about 2 in 5 say it projects moderately.
24 of the 77 people who describe how it smells call it powdery, the word used most.
4% of people wearing it get compliments (72).
Perfumes people say smell alike: Polish Potatoes by Bohobo Co (65% of voters).
Sample first: opinions on this one are split.
Each person counts once per topic. Reported experiences, not verified purchases; skin, climate and batch change how a scent wears.
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How we count
- It sums up what 200+ people have said about this perfume in community discussions and perfume reviews, up to 25 Oct 2026.
- Each person counts once per topic, however often they posted. A count or bar only appears once enough people have described that topic.
- These are reported experiences, not verified-purchase reviews or a rating. Skin, climate and batch all change how a scent wears.
- Scendira’s AI reads each review and post and tags what it says (how long it lasts, how far it projects, how it smells). We count each person once per topic; the sentences here are written from those counts.
- Matches with 100+ voters come first; early reads have fewer votes.
Snapshot
The full profile.
About This Perfume
Byredo 1996 Inez & Vinoodh comes across as smoky leather jacket, peppery iris powder. It opens with juniper berry and black pepper, moves into iris, leather and violet and settles on black amber, patchouli and vanilla. It reads unisex.
This eau de parfum is best in fall and winter and is an evening scent. Reach for it for nights out. Released in 2013.
In the community's experience it lasts through a full day, and projects strongly and fills a room.
Is it right for you?
- Best for: anyone after something woody and grounded for nights out.
- Sample first if: you prefer quiet scents; it projects.
- Skip if: you dislike leathery fragrances.
Around $189.
Explore more: More from Byredo · Woody perfumes · Black pepper perfumes · Iris perfumes
Concentration
Eau de Parfum
Occasion
Night out
Projection
Strong
Gender lean
Leans unisex
The verdict
Best for
Best for
- Night out
The Brand
Byredo
Byredo was founded in Stockholm in 2006 by Ben Gorham. Scendira shows 61 Byredo perfumes, from about $35 to $988.
Most-Discussed Byredo Perfumes
Start with Bal d'Afrique, Mojave Ghost and Blanche, which get the most Byredo talk in the fragrance communities Scendira tracks.
What is in the bottles
Bal d'Afrique (Eau de Parfum, 2009) is described as bright citrus fruit with soft floral musk; the opening brings bergamot and buchu, and the base settles on musk, vetiver and cedarwood. Expect cool floral cream with violet and musk from Mojave Ghost (Eau de Parfum, 2014), with sapote and ambrette up top and musk, amber and cedarwood underneath. Blanche (Eau de Parfum, 2009) smells like clean powdery rose peony with soft musky cream, starting with aldehydes and rosa centifolia before musk and sandalwood take over.
Related collection: floral perfumes. All brands are listed on the Scendira brand directory.
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FAQ
Common questions.
It smells like smoky leather jacket, peppery iris powder. It opens with juniper berry and black pepper, moves into iris, leather and violet and settles on black amber, patchouli and vanilla.
In the community's experience it lasts through a full day, and projects strongly and fills a room.
It is best in fall and winter. It is an evening scent. It suits nights out.
It reads unisex.
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