Byredo Eleventh Hour

for women and men

Byredo Eleventh Hour is a woody unisex scent with spicy warmth, soft fruit, and ambery depth that feels distinctive without turning loud.

Byredo Eleventh Hour

Byredo Eleventh Hour

3.3 oz EDP Spray
$258.00 USD
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Byredo Eleventh Hour
$258.00 USD

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Scent Dossier

Byredo Eleventh Hour is a woody unisex fragrance that mixes dry spice, soft fruit, and warm ambery woods in a way that feels intimate rather than overpowering. It starts lively with pepper and bergamot, then settles into a smoother mix of fig, rum, and cashmere wood. Best in Fall, Winter, and mild Spring weather, it suits casual wear, travel, date nights, and relaxed evenings when you want something memorable but not forceful.

Accords

Woody
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fruity
Amber
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A Scent For

This suits someone who wants a scent with personality but does not want to fill a room. It fits shoppers who like warm spice, soft woods, and a slightly offbeat fruity touch over clean citrus or heavy sweetness. Many wearers describe it as comforting yet intriguing. Not the best pick if you want huge projection, a super fresh daytime scent, or something instantly familiar on a blind buy.

Occasions

Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Travel
Travel

Seasons

Fall
Fall
Winter
Winter
Spring
Spring

Time

Versatile
Versatile

Sillage

Sillage
2/4
Moderate

Longevity

Longevity
4/5
Long Lasting

When and Where

Cooler weather is where this really makes sense, especially in Fall and Winter, with Spring also working when temperatures stay mild. It handles daytime and evening wear well, but it feels especially right for casual outings, travel, dinner dates, and low-key nights out. Because the scent trail stays fairly controlled, it can work in close settings, though very hot days may flatten its nuance and make the warm spicy side feel less appealing.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Ban Timmur
Ban Timmur
Bergamot
Bergamot
Sichuan Pepper
Sichuan Pepper

Middle Notes

Carrot Seeds
Carrot Seeds
Fig
Fig
Rum
Rum

Base Notes

Cashmere Wood
Cashmere Wood
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean

Deeper Detail

How it Opens

Expect a dry, spicy burst with a bright citrus edge, then a slightly unusual aromatic twist that keeps it from feeling generic. The pepper gives it a lively kick rather than harsh heat, while bergamot adds lift instead of a sharp lemony blast. There is a subtle fruity warmth underneath, so it comes across confident, interesting, and a little off-center in a good way, not sugary or traditionally fresh.

How it develops

After a short while, the sharper edges calm down and the scent turns warmer, softer, and more textured on skin. Fig brings a muted fruity feel rather than jammy sweetness, rum adds a gentle boozy warmth, and tonka bean creates a lightly creamy finish with a touch of sweetness. Cashmere wood gives it a smooth, cozy woodiness, so it stays close and steady instead of getting dense, smoky, or overly rich.

History

Launched in 2018, Eleventh Hour sits in Byredo’s modern niche lineup as a woody unisex release with a spiced, aromatic character. It was created by Jérôme Epinette and leans more toward intimate, character-driven wear than loud statement fragrance styling. In the brand’s range, it reads as contemporary, slightly unconventional, and aimed at shoppers who want warmth with personality rather than a standard clean or sweet direction.

Perfumier

Jérôme Epinette

Country of Origin

Sweden

Year Created

2018

Our Verdict

Buy it if you want a woody spicy scent that feels personal, warm, and a little different without turning loud. Skip it if you want strong projection, bright freshness, or a straightforward crowd-safe profile.

The Closest Scents to Byredo Eleventh Hour

Eleventh Hour is a woody warm spicy scent with a unique blend of rum, fig, and carrot seeds. This edit explores the same aromatic amber foundation, but each pick shifts the focus: some lean into smoky oud, others into fresh vetiver or sweet spices. Expect a range of woody compositions that share Eleventh Hour’s depth and character while offering distinct personalities.

Mind Games Prodigy

Mind Games Prodigy

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Prodigy shares Eleventh Hour’s woody warm spicy character and begins with bergamot and pink pepper, but it adds saffron and suede for a leathery richness. The base of amber, musk, and vanilla provides a sweet warmth, while Eleventh Hour’s rum and fig bring a fruity depth. Prodigy is more formal and night focused, where Eleventh Hour is versatile.

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Amber
Warm Spicy
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Evening Out
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Formal
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Date Night
Tom Ford Oud Wood

Tom Ford Oud Wood

for women and men
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Oud Wood is a woody amber scent like Eleventh Hour, but it features cardamom and rosewood for a spicier, more resinous opening. The heart of oud and vetiver adds an earthy, smoky depth absent in Eleventh Hour’s fruity rum and fig. Both have a warm vanilla tonka base, but Oud Wood is drier and more formal, ideal for evening wear.

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Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
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Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
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Formal

Haltane is a woody aromatic fragrance that parallels Eleventh Hour’s warm spicy foundation, but it opens with lavender and clary sage for a herbal freshness. The heart of praline and saffron introduces a sweet, gourmand touch, while Eleventh Hour’s rum and fig are boozy and fruity. Haltane’s base of agarwood and cedar is more resinous and dark, suited for formal nights.

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Woody
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Amber
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Date Night
Date Night
Xerjoff Oud Stars Gao

Xerjoff Oud Stars Gao

for women and men
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Oud Stars Gao is a woody oriental scent that shares Eleventh Hour’s warm spicy amber base, but it leads with juniper and saffron for a sharper, more aromatic opening. The heart of cypriol and patchouli is earthy and resinous, contrasting Eleventh Hour’s fruity rum and fig. Gao’s oud and gurjan balsam base is intensely smoky and leathery, making it bolder and more nocturnal.

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Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Resinous
Leather
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Date Night
Date Night
Xerjoff Shooting Stars Blue Hope

Xerjoff Shooting Stars Blue Hope

for women and men
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Shooting Stars Blue Hope is a woody amber fragrance with a citrus start of bergamot and mandarin, offering a brighter opening than Eleventh Hour’s spicy ban timmur. The heart of cedar, jasmine, and saffron adds a floral spiciness, while Eleventh Hour’s rum and fig are boozy and fruity. Both share a leathery amber base, but Blue Hope is more aromatic and floral, less gourmand.

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Woody
Amber
Floral
Citrus
Leather
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Date Night
Date Night

Boss Bottled Elixir is a woody amber scent that matches Eleventh Hour’s warm spicy profile, but it opens with cardamom and frankincense for a smoky, resinous start. The heart of patchouli and vetiver is earthy, while Eleventh Hour’s rum and fig are sweeter and fruitier. Both have a base of cedar and labdanum, but Elixir is more incense driven and formal, less versatile.

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Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Earthy
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal

Vetiver Extraordinaire is a woody aromatic scent that shares Eleventh Hour’s woody foundation but emphasizes vetiver and citrus for a fresher, earthier profile. The top of bergamot and bitter orange is bright, while Eleventh Hour’s rum and fig are darker and sweeter. Both have musk and oakmoss in the base, but Vetiver Extraordinaire is lighter, more casual, and daytime friendly.

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Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Evening Out
Evening Out
Work / Office
Work / Office

Scholar's Mate is a woody aromatic fragrance that, like Eleventh Hour, uses bergamot and cardamom in the top, but adds grapefruit for a citrusy twist. The heart of lavender and geranium is herbal, contrasting Eleventh Hour’s rum and fig fruitiness. Both share an amber cedar base, but Scholar's Mate is more aromatic and office appropriate, where Eleventh Hour is warmer and more evening oriented.

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Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Citrus
Amber
Evening Out
Evening Out
Formal
Formal
Work / Office
Work / Office
Diptyque Vetyverio

Diptyque Vetyverio

for women and men
$190.00

Vetyverio is a woody aromatic scent with a bright citrus opening of grapefruit and lemon, offering a fresher start than Eleventh Hour’s spicy ban timmur. The heart of rose and ylang ylang adds floral softness, while Eleventh Hour’s rum and fig are boozy and fruity. Both have vetiver and musk in the base, but Vetyverio is lighter, more floral, and suited for daytime wear.

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Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Floral
Fresh Spicy
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

Terre d'Hermes Eau Intense Vetiver is a woody citrus scent that shares Eleventh Hour’s woody backbone but emphasizes grapefruit and bergamot for a zesty, fresh opening. The heart of Sichuan pepper and geranium adds a spicy kick, while Eleventh Hour’s rum and fig are sweeter. Both have patchouli and olibanum in the base, but this is more earthy and daytime, less gourmand.

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Woody
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Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
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Casual
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Everyday
Work / Office
Work / Office
Byredo Gypsy Water

Byredo Gypsy Water

for women and men
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Gypsy Water is a woody aromatic fragrance that, like Eleventh Hour, uses bergamot and pepper in the top, but adds juniper and lemon for a piney, fresh twist. The heart of incense and orris is resinous and powdery, contrasting Eleventh Hour’s fruity rum and fig. Both have a base of amber and sandalwood, but Gypsy Water is lighter, more ethereal, and versatile for daily wear.

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Woody
Aromatic
Citrus
Vanilla
Amber
Casual
Casual
Everyday
Everyday
Travel
Travel
Work / Office
Work / Office

1 Million Royal is a woody aromatic scent that matches Eleventh Hour’s warm spicy character but opens with cardamom and mandarin for a sweeter, more citrusy start. The heart of lavender and violet leaf is herbal and powdery, while Eleventh Hour’s rum and fig are boozy. Both have cedar and patchouli in the base, but 1 Million Royal is more playful and party oriented, less introspective.

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Woody
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Amber
Citrus
Casual
Casual
Date Night
Date Night
Evening Out
Evening Out
Party
Party