Slow Dance Eau de Parfum By Byredo

I "can" and do detect violet as it is easily detectable and it is heavy throughout the whole composition, as a matter of fact when we tested this before the release we actually discussed it having too much violet. Evidently some cannot detect this note or might not know what steam distilled violet petals smell like. Violet is a slightly sweet and woody midnote and has hints of powder somewhat similar to iris but softer, most Byredo perfumes have this as a signature accord and gives Byredo its signature backbone when added to vanilla, it also has a patchouli base giving it a very weathered and vintage feel. If anybody is ever on Wooster in Manhattan, you should definitely stop by and give it a try, ask for Chaz, you'll be very pleased you did. I like it alot, the Byredo it reminds me most of is the great 'Seven Veils' there are what smells like a carrot note in both. This is the perfect fragrance to wear in the fall as it's not bright but not brooding either, it lies somewhere in the middle. Perfectly unisex maybe a little masculine but so what, it's very nice but definitely not a safe bb.

Imagine an antique book sitting on a dusty wooden shelf… that’s the vibe I get!

This is a warm fall/winter/night frag that needs a bit of character to pull off. It’s best suited for women (or men) above 30, at the very least. NOT your everyday lighthearted pretty scent, this one will make you stand out from the crowd.

I mostly get the leather, incense and cognac. Although it’s not my usual type, I have to give some credits to the originality and the artistic expression of such compositions.

This is a very romantic fragrance that I'd wear to a date. Not just any date. This is something I'd wear if I feel like I'm about to be proposed. The name is perfect. Slow Dance gives you that early evening romantic vibe when you're about to head out for a surprising romantic dinner with your special person. It's beautiful. Nothing sweet or heavy floral. It's not overpowering, it's a safe scent but an unusual one. You cannot put a finger on any specific note.

I think this perfume is one of the best one's from Byredo. I never smelled anything like it and it is absolutely fabulous. The balsamic and sweet smell reminds me a little of rasberry, which I love because it has so much more to it than just sweetness. With time, this perfume just developes into this deep vanilla/patchuli which is so comforting. This was my first nisch parfume and I immediately understood the difference between the commercial brands vs nisch brands. The price obviously is the first you stumble upon, which is quite pricey. But considering slow dance's sillage, performance and developing smell during the day, it is art and worth the money. You also don't need to spray more than one or two sprays maximum because it's so strong. If you are sensitive to parfumes in general, maybe this is not for you. Byredo has lighter perfumes also which are great, but the sillage och performance can't compare to Slow dance, Oud immortell or Accord oud.

If you want something special, give this a go. I'm pretty sure this will be my signature smell for now on.

This is a genius, understated, and unpretentious fragrance that--for me--is hard to categorize. It has what we would identify as traditionally feminine and masculine elements, but it does not ever linger on one or the other for too long. It is a fragrance that requires patience and time to appreciate.
Slow Dance's opening is paradoxically FAST in making itself felt: a big shot of cognac-drowned fruits, and a menthol cigarette lingering in the background. This lasts for 15 minutes at most, and while the top notes come out very quickly they do not ever fully fade away--a sure sign of a well-blended perfume and truly representative of a slow dance. Within the first hour the cognac melts into a powdery vanilla (dry and creamy) and the floral heart carries the opoponax forward with it creating something reminiscent of a bowl of fruit (or is it a vase of flowers) left out for a day or two too long. The incense and patchouli emerge fully after 3-4 hours and seem to remain at the very edge of the scent, like a very woody, very earthy frame to this powdery, floral, boozy picture. I get an impression of oakmoss and cedar, but that is likely just my own memory trying to make this perfume more familiar.