ELEVENTH HOUR

Name: ELEVENTH HOUR
Brand: BYREDO
Price: 235.00 $
Availability: InStock

Eau De Parfum

Unisex

Sizes

Starting

$235

Description

Byredo Eleventh Hour is a provocative, unisex fragrance that dares to explore the liminal spaces between urgency and elegance. Inspired by the mystique of midnight ceremonies, it opens with a vibrant burst of citrus and exotic spices, transitions to a heart of intoxicating rum, earthy carrot seeds, and lush wild fig, then settles into a sumptuous base of creamy tonka bean and cashmere wood. Bold yet wearable, Eleventh Hour evokes both sophistication and quiet power, enveloping the wearer in a warm, resinous aura that lingers in memory as much as on skin. Created for those who appreciate perfumery as an art form, it's a scent that refuses to go unnoticed—crafted for the connoisseur who seeks depth and individuality in every drop.

Scent Profile

Spicy

Woody

Fruity

Warm

Notes

Top Notes

Bergamot

Ban Timmur

Middle Notes

Rum

Carrot Seeds

Wild Fig

Base Notes

Tonka Bean

Cashmere Woods

About BYREDO

Byredo is a contemporary luxury fragrance house founded in Stockholm in 2006 by Ben Gorham, a former professional basketball player turned creative director. The brand is celebrated for its minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic and its ability to transform personal memories and emotions into olfactory experiences. Working closely with perfumer Jérôme Epinette, Byredo has produced modern icons such as Gypsy Water, Bal d’Afrique, and Mojave Ghost. Beyond perfumes, Byredo has expanded into home fragrances, leather goods, and beauty, but remains defined by its artistic, conceptual approach to scent. The house is admired for its clean, elegant style, cultural storytelling, and distinctive packaging, making it one of the most influential names in modern niche perfumery.

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Reviews

Community Insights

Reviewers describe Eleventh Hour as a complex, sophisticated scent with a striking personality—some find it bold and innovative, while others note it leans toward the challenging side with its green, mentholic, and medicinal edges. The scent stands out for its unique blend but may not appeal to everyone, especially those preferring more conventional fruity or sweet fragrances.

Pros

Performance excellence: Offers moderate sillage and lasts 6–8 hours on skin, making it suitable for day-to-evening wear in cooler weather.

Versatile appeal: Best suited for fall and winter, or for those seeking a statement fragrance in social or creative environments.

Quality composition: Praised for its unusual but harmonious mix of spicy, fruity, and woody notes, showcasing Byredo’s creative approach to perfumery.

Cons

Specific limitation: The scent can be polarizing due to its green, almost medicinal, and mentholic character—some find it too unusual or challenging for daily wear.

Situational drawback: May not feel comfortable in high heat or formal settings where subtlety is preferred.

Comparisons

Similar to other bold, woody-spicy niche fragrances: Distinguished by its unique carrot seed and fig heart, setting it apart from more conventional spice-bomb fragrances.

Reminds reviewers of avant-garde scents with green, cedary, and peppery elements: The mentholic edge and cedarwood dominance differentiate it from sweeter, fruitier profiles.