Byredo Mojave Ghost Review
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Byredo Mojave Ghost is a floral woody fragrance (soft florals over woods) from Byredo, marketed as unisex. Byredo is a niche house.
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Based on 48 Reddit owner comments (29 with a clear rating) · Top 85% of tracked fragrances by overall score
Is Byredo Mojave Ghost worth it?
Owners are often disappointed: 3.0/5 overall from 29 rated owner comments, with an average owner rating of 4.1★. Owners talk most about value (6 mentions).
Who it suits
- You want fresh & clean: 4 owner comments praise it.
- You want value: 4 owner comments praise it.
- You want unique: 4 owner comments praise it.
- Summer wear: the season owners mention most (2 comments).
- Everyday: the occasion owners mention most (4 comments).
Who should skip it
- Projection matters to you: 2 owner comments raise it as a downside.
- Longevity matters to you: 2 owner comments raise it as a downside.
- Headaches matters to you: 1 owner comment raise it as a downside.
Longevity, projection and compliments
| What owners report | Positive | Negative | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longevityi | 2 say it lasts well | 2 say it fades fast | 3.1 |
| Projectioni | 1 say it projects well | 2 call it weak or a skin scent | 3.0 |
| Complimentsi | 1 report compliments | 0 report none | 1.8 |
Counts of owner comments that describe this fragrance's performance on their own skin. "Not rated" means no owner described it.
When owners wear it
Seasons
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Number of owner comments mentioning each season or occasion alongside this fragrance (positive or negative).
What Reddit owners say
5/5 Value“I don't know if I checked G Water, but Mojave Ghost was pretty spot on.”
1/5“Mojave Ghost from Byredo. I panic bought it in Paris and hated it as soon as I sprayed it on me.”
3/5 ValueHeadaches“And Mojave ghost just isn't quite it for me.”
4/5 LongevityProjection“When I finally smelled Mojave Ghost I realized the joke was on me bc the hype is real.”
5/5“Love it so much to this day, but I have replaced it with Mojave Ghost. I was wearing MP & Without a Trace (Finery dupe for MP) a lot around this time last year.”
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5/5“I loved this more than Mojave Ghost & my friends/family complimented it every time I wore it. [Experimentum Crucis](https://www.scentsplit.com/products/etat-libre-dorange-experimentum-crucis-sample-decants) is the best from Etat Libre d'Orange, in my opinion.”
4/5 ValueSummer“For ridiculous hot, humid weather, these type of “not cologne” skin-type scents are really useful. I like their Mojave Ghost EDP better, but have and enjoy them both. Of course, I got them off fragranceswap for like, $130 each. Would not pay retail.”
5/5 Everyday“i love this one too! my signature scent is also byredo, its mojave ghost”
5/5“The dry shampoo they made with Ouai was the best performance I ever had of Mojave Ghost lol. It projected and lasted beautifully. I was so let down when I got a bottle of EDT lol”
5/5 Fresh & clean“Mojave Ghost is my over all favorite in my collection. Definitely recommend, very clean right up my alley.”
4/5“Mojave ghost, and I've been using le labo hinoki hand cream today, so it's basically like I layered them, and it works really well together!! I got afternoon tea with my friend then we spontaneously decided to start painting. Having a VERY good Sunday thus far!”
4/5 ProjectionFresh & clean“I really enjoy the Mojave Ghost scent profile. It's unique in my collection. Kind of a soapy skin scent. I prefer the Absolu version and I bought a dupe because Byredo is not in my budget.”
4/5 Fresh & clean“most of byredo's floral and/or fresh scents disappear fairly quickly on me (mojave ghost, bal d'afrique, inflorescence, la tulipe, young rose) but this is true of other brands, too. the absolus last longer because they're extrait-strength (higher concentration of fragrance oils) and also because they are composed with base notes that have better longevity.”
5/5“I personally have Mojave ghost and I love it. But also I only have the EDP and I heard the absolu is much better. I have heard great things about blue talisman as well so I would heavily consider that one too”
4/5 Unique“Lately I've been using Mojave ghost, blue talisman , and imagination. I have a lot so I always choose something different. But only cause I have a good amount of “inspired” fragrances. Check out Scentra bro they're growing and about to open their 3rd location but their shit is on the money. They even fix the longevity in a lot of these popular fragrances.”
4/5“I've got Mojave ghost, bal d'frique, Naxos, and vibrato from them all super good and on point”
4/5 Sweetness“Petra Viola sounds lovely, though the Mojave Ghost comparison sets high expectations. For Lattafa, I ordered through oriental aromas and the cotton candy-violet layering was surprisingly wearable. The original is still the gold standard for that watery floral.”
5/5 Office“I'm wearing Byredo Mojave ghost for a sunny, warm morning of working from my favorite cafe, then taking my pup for her rabies vaccine, then reorganizing my home office area. As a reward I will go out to watch the Belgium USA match tonight. I am wearing Mojave ghost because it is calming for me which I need for my pup since neither of us are happy about vet visits”
2/5 Sweetness“Similar to you is how I felt about Mojave Ghost, thought I would love it based on paper but it was a total scrubber.l, the sapodillia note was so cloying it offended both me and my family member! I've tried a few times since then and each time it's been the same, total no go.”
2/5“I love Bal d'Afrique, Blanche, and G\* Water, but Mojave Ghost was not good on my skin.”
3/5“I have Gypsy water and Mojave ghost too but as much as I thought I loved then I sampled them, I have to be in a certain mood to wear them. I also have Blanche…still meh.”
5/5 UniqueEveryday“I've tried Mojave Ghost and it's such a unique scent! The lightness of it makes it perfect for everyday wear. How does it compare to the others on your list?”
4/5“I would really love to keep my bottles as they smell amazing but I'm wondering if there's any specific ingredient in Le Labo perfumes that gives me this kind of reaction so I could avoid it in the future, the Byredo Mojave ghost didn't seem to bother me, Bal d afrique on the other hand made me cough, but I have to try this again to see if it's really from this perfume.”
5/5“I've only ever tried Mojave Ghost on a paper strip. I need to visit a store to spray on my skin... which is dangerous because I might fall in love with it. And I just bought a couple of Diptyque bottles!”
5/5 Everyday“My signature scent since law school (so 1994) is Amarige and that is all I wore for years. Last year I decided to try something else and did an hours long search at Saks with a wonderful salesperson and selected Mojave Ghost, and I do love it and already bought my second bottle, but I'll always be an Amarige girl. Now that I've gotten into fragrances here Inhave purchased Acqua Di Gioia, Juliette Has a Gun regular and Banana Rush (miniatures) and about 100 decants/samples.”
4/5 Fresh & cleanUnique“I want another imagination clone! Nah jk. Scent makes me buy. I have $20 clones like nitro red, to $300+ colognes like byredo Mojave ghost and Imagination. Everyone has different tastes but I like fresh, or smoky tobacco”
4/5 Sweetness“They're good to go. I've had 2-3 for a couple years and they haven't changed much other than the ones with vanilla getting richer. I've had their G-Water and Mojave Ghost for about 1.5yr ,which are lighter scents, and they haven't noticeably changed in scent or color. Their Kilian LDBS, Sweet Addict, has definitely darkened significantly from the vanilla content, like I have to be careful not to spray it on clothes, but otherwise smells great. They're pretty solid, better than their sister company Oil Perfumery. I wish they made the same scents.”
4/5 Projection“I havent. I did grab Vibrant and Mojave Ghost recently. Both great but performance is just “ok” for Vibrant. Pretty solid for Mojave though, and great projection”
4/5“Yup! Mojave Ghost is so nice. Unfortunately, it lasts about half an hour on my skin. Was told the absolu lasts a lot longer. Need to try it eventually.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I have ordered a lot of samples and purposely ordered some samples of things everyone talked about like Baccarat Rogue 540 or Mojave Ghost. I keep a lot of what I like and what I don't.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) WinterEveryday“Byredo Mojave Ghost, Blanche and Young Rose ”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“A lady chased me down to ask about my fragrance when I wore Mojave Ghost. Biggest compliment. Elorea's Be By My Side is my other big compliment better.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Value“**Kristin Ess The One EDP** today because I used her hair care products this morning. For me, it's a 1:1 for Mojave Ghost (both by Jérôme Epinette), but the opening is a little rounder . Honestly, I prefer it to Mojave Ghost, and though it's discontinued, it's generally easy to find secondhand for around $50. https://preview.redd.it/e0cv0zlbwonh1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=92ff5445ac80e23c83e22c43c679d3dfe0a652aa”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“Chanel Chance Eau Tendre, Elizabeth Arden White Tea, Kristen Ess The One (there's a perfume and a hair perfume - lots of compliments when I wear this one… it kind of smells like Byredo Mojave Ghost, but The One is less $).”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“I have not smelled Mojave ghost myself but I have the Karen Ess Hair perfume and I have read a lot of comments that people say it smells a lot like Mojave ghost”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Longevity“Yes... They're known for that. I'd suggest to buy dupes from Shobi, I got Mojave Ghost OG and Shobi and the OG lasts 3/4 hours while Shobi is 100% identical and lasts 8+ hours.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“Glossier's You (which, with this, my second try, has almost no smell to me or on me at all) layered with Mojave Ghost (one of my favorites, that I've worn countless times. Wanted to see whether if was affected by the You, but nothing has happened,)”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“Finery Desert Spirit. I bought yesterday because I couldn't stop thinking about Mojave Ghost! Kind of chilly here, running errands; basically testing for longevity!”
Not rated (no clear sentiment) Compliments“Cis male - I wear Mojave Ghost often and get complimented. Didn't know it was more popular among women but oh well.”
Not rated (no clear sentiment)“W all the way! I have been wanting Mojave Ghost!”
Dupes and similar fragrances
- Chanel Chance Eau Tendre vs Byredo Mojave Ghost: 2 comments compare Chanel Chance Eau Tendre with it (limited evidence).
- Byredo Mojave Ghost vs Diptyque Philosykos: 2 comments compare Diptyque Philosykos with it (limited evidence).
Clone houses named next to Byredo Mojave Ghost in "dupe/clone" comments: Dossier (1), Dua Fragrances (1), Oakcha (1).
Alternatives in the same family
- Byredo Bal d'Afrique — 3.0 from 55 owner comments
- Amouage Reflection Man — 3.6 from 35 owner comments
- Yves Saint Laurent MYSLF — 3.7 from 83 owner comments
FAQ
How long does Byredo Mojave Ghost last?
In the Reddit owner comments we analysed, 2 owners said it lasts well and 2 said it fades quickly. Longevity varies with skin, climate and concentration.
What season is Byredo Mojave Ghost best for?
Owners mention summer most often (2 comments), followed by winter (2).
Does Byredo Mojave Ghost get compliments?
1 owner comment in our sample report compliments while wearing it.
Can I buy Byredo Mojave Ghost on Amazon safely?
We did not find it sold by Amazon.com or by the brand's own Amazon store, so we do not link to it. Third-party fragrance listings carry a counterfeit and grey-market risk.
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Details
| Brand | Byredo (Niche) |
| Fragrance family | Floral Woody |
| Marketed for | unisex |
| Amazon listing | No listing sold by Amazon.com or the brand store found |
| Reddit evidence | 48 owner comments, 254 mentions in total across r/fragrance, r/FemFragLab and related subreddits |
| Last updated | 2026-11-03 |
Family and "marketed for" follow the brand's positioning and common fragrance references; flankers (Intense, Elixir, Parfum editions) are tracked separately or excluded.