Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum vs Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum: Byredo's two bestsellers
Short answer: Gypsy Water is the woodsy, piney one with incense and vanilla; Mojave Ghost is the soft floral-musk one.
Byredo's two greatest hits, and the two scents your coolest coworker has definitely worn. Same house, different energy.
Side by side (Nov 14, 2026, USD)
| Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum | Byredo Mojave Ghost Eau de Parfum | |
|---|---|---|
| House | Byredo | Byredo |
| Top notes | Bergamot, Lemon, Pepper, Juniper berries | Sapodilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) |
| Heart notes | Incense, Pine needles, Orris | Magnolia, Violet, Sandalwood |
| Base notes | Amber, Vanilla, Sandalwood | Ambergris, Cedar, Musk |
| Lowest in-stock bottle price | 100 ml, $330 (Sephora) | no US price yet |
| Bottle price per ml | $3.30 | — |
| 1 ml sample | $6.99 (Fragrances Line) | $6.99 (Fragrances Line) |
| 2 ml sample | $12.99 (Fragrances Line) | $12.99 (Fragrances Line) |
Notes as listed by the brand or retailers. Prices are the lowest we found on the date checked; see each scent page for every option.
How they differ
- Gypsy Water lists bergamot, lemon, pepper and juniper, then incense, pine needles and orris, on amber, vanilla and sandalwood. Woodsy, a campfire in a pine forest.
- Mojave Ghost lists sapodilla and ambrette, then magnolia, violet and sandalwood, on ambergris, cedar and musk. Soft, airy, skin-like.
Try both first
A 1 ml of each costs $13.98 together. Wear one on each wrist and check at 10 minutes, 2 hours and 6 hours (how to test properly).
Verdict: Gypsy Water for the cabin weekend, Mojave Ghost for every day you want to smell like expensive skin. Sample both first.
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Prices as of 2026-11-14.
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