When the Sun Sets on a Favorite: Byredo's Sundazed has Been Discontinued

 

There are perfumes that demand attention and then there are the quiet ones that simply make you feel good. Sundazed by Byredo has always been one of those easy, happy scents that feels like an instant mood lift. The name couldn’t be more fitting; it really does smell like a citrusy, sweet sun daze.

To me, this fragrance opens in perfect balance, equal parts citrus and spun sugar. The first spritz is bright and sunny, with lemon and mandarin that sparkle without being sharp. But just when you expect the usual fade into something floral or green, there’s a gentle shift. A soft sweetness rolls in, light and airy, like the smell of cotton candy you might catch in the breeze while you're walking along at a  summer fair. It’s the sugar note that makes Sundazed stand out to me. It’s not heavy or cloying, just soft and happy.

Neroli and Jasmine Sambac bloom quietly in the mid, giving it that familiar, sun-warmed floral feel without tipping into perfume-counter territory (not that there's anything wrong with perfume counters, but it does have a distinct, everywhere kind of smell and this fragrance definitely does not). Everything in this perfume stays translucent, blending together nicely. Nothing about it shouts. 

Wearing Sundazed feels kind of like a day with no plans. It’s not trying to be mysterious or serious; it’s just cheerful in a relaxed, unbothered way. I like that...

Since its release, Sundazed has had a loyal following, and it’s easy to see why. It’s genderless, effortlessly wearable, and somehow manages to feel both nostalgic and modern. Which makes it all the more disappointing that it’s been discontinued. I’ve loved it for a long time, but I didn’t own it, so when I heard the news, I immediately went searching for, and thankfully found a bottle before they disappear completely.

I’m happy I found it. It’s one of those scents that proves happiness doesn’t need to be complicated, sometimes it really just as simple as sunlight, sugar, and a good mood.