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.
It good when you find something that is perfect.
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I love citrus scents, so this sounds right up my street! It sounds like such an easy every day fragrance to wear.
ReplyDeleteClaire.X
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How bitter sweet. It’s always sad when a product this amazing is discontinued.
ReplyDeleteSundazed by Byredo sounds like an awesome perfume to have. Sad to know that it is discontinued.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a lovely perfume and sounds like one I would be drawn to. What a shame it has been discontinued
ReplyDeleteThis is the first time I heard about Byredo's Sundazed. Too bad that it got discontinued. :(
ReplyDeleteThe fragrance name does sound well suited to its fragrance. It sounds like one I would love to as I do love citrusy sweet scents. It's such a shame that it is being discontinued but with any luck you will find a suitable alternative x
ReplyDeleteThat's a bummer! I am not a fan of things being discontinued especially when it's one that is worth it. I am glad you found a bottle for yourself. It sounds like an amazing perfume to own!
ReplyDeleteMaureen | www.littlemisscasual.com
Oh, noooo! See, this is why I have 15 of the same shirt or several bottles of my favorite perfume. They always discontinue my faves!
ReplyDeleteI hate when you find something you love only for it to be discontinued. I'm glad you were able to at least locate one bottle!
ReplyDeleteFirst time I've ever heard of Sundazed by Byredo , sounds like a pretty nice fragrance. I would have loved to have tried it if it wasn't discontinued!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed how your post about Byredo’s “When Sun Sets on Favorite” captures the emotional connection we form with scent. Your narrative makes the fragrance feel like a story, not just a bottle.
ReplyDeleteYour voice comes through in such a warm, reflective way. I especially loved how you wove in memory, mood, and that moment of “sun setting” as a metaphor, which gives the review a beautiful, evocative dimension.
I love this one and Mohave Ghost.
ReplyDeleteI like some Byredo but none of them I've tried last for more than a minute. I haven't tried this one.
ReplyDeleteI hope you have stocked up! It's so annoying when your favourite product is discontinued.
ReplyDeleteI like how you compared its mood to a sunset — it helps imagine the scent’s transition clearly. Now i want to try it too.
ReplyDeleteI've never tried it, but describing it as being like a day with no plans means it's delightful. What a shame they've discontinued it.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a beautiful perfume , would make a great Xmas gift for this year for sure - Kira
ReplyDeleteSuch a bittersweet read, it's always sad when a favorite scent disappears!
ReplyDeleteI might have to check this out. You just unlocked a memory for me about loving a scent like this one in the late 90's. Though I can't remember the scent name, I do remember loving a citrus, sunshiny fragrance. I'd love to get a whiff and reminisce on the "good old days".
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