Year: 2012
Notes: black plum, pink pepper, magnolia, osmanthus, leather, dark woods, sandalwood, sensual musks
Launched as a limited edition, specifically for the Middle Eastern market [kerching!], Bullion is mainly a buttery woody affair, with discreet floral undertones.
Both the plum and leather are restrained, segueing seamlessly with the osmanthus. As for the presence of any dark woods, it's more or less a cedar accord (in the stylistic vein of Comme des Garçons), while the base hints at the possible presence of some castoreum.
Overall, it's well-balanced and surprisingly more rewarding to wear than most of Byredo's releases. Sadly, it still suffers from minimal projection and so-so persistence on the skin.
Both the plum and leather are restrained, segueing seamlessly with the osmanthus. As for the presence of any dark woods, it's more or less a cedar accord (in the stylistic vein of Comme des Garçons), while the base hints at the possible presence of some castoreum.
Overall, it's well-balanced and surprisingly more rewarding to wear than most of Byredo's releases. Sadly, it still suffers from minimal projection and so-so persistence on the skin.
