BYZA Mortalis

$50.00

Bottle size 50 mL / 1.7 fl oz

Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Leather, Amber

Key Fragrance Notes:

Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Green Notes, Artemisia, Cypress, Saffron, Cardamom
Heart: Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine
Base: Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk

Mortalis opens with grapefruit, bergamot, green notes, artemisia, cypress, saffron, and cardamom, creating a fresh aromatic start with a spicy edge. Rose and jasmine soften the heart while nutmeg reinforces its warmth. Oud, leather, cedar, and sandalwood make the base darker and woodier, with amber, tonka bean, vanilla, and musk rounding out the finish. The composition develops from green citrus into a rich woody and spicy fragrance with floral detail through the center.

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Scent Pyramid

Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Green Notes, Artemisia, Cypress, Saffron, Cardamom
Heart: Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine
Base: Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk

Fragrance Details

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About the Fragrance

BYZA identifies Mortalis as an interpretation of Penhaligon’s Halfeti. It belongs to the dark woody and spicy side of the inspiration collection, with a broad pyramid that moves between freshness, florals, and richer materials. That range of contrasts gives Mortalis a layered evening character, connecting an aromatic opening to the more opulent leather and amber part of BYZA’s catalog.

Quick Facts

Brand: BYZA
Perfumer: Jeffrey Lee
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Fragrance family: Woody, Spicy
Expected wear: Extended
Projection: Strong
Strength: Strong
Scent profile: Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Leather, Amber
Full bottle size: 50 mL / 1.7 fl oz
Availability: Currently unavailable

Production Status

Production status: In Production

Notes & Composition

Top: Grapefruit, Bergamot, Green Notes, Artemisia, Cypress, Saffron, Cardamom
Middle: Rose, Nutmeg, Jasmine
Base: Agarwood (Oud), Leather, Cedar, Sandalwood, Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Musk

Scent Profile

Primary profile: Woody, Warm Spicy, Aromatic, Leather, Amber

Musk and woods create a skin-close, textural profile with a grounded finish.

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When to Wear It

Best seasons: Fall, Winter
Best for: Date Night, Going Out, Special Occasion
Day / night: Night
Mood: Bold, Complex, Powerful

Sweeter, richer facets give BYZA Mortalis a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Strong projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its bold, complex, powerful character suits date night, going out, special occasion.

Route guidance is based on the fragrance profile, stored wear context, and listed notes; performance and preference vary by wearer.

Summary

Mortalis is a layered woody-spicy fragrance that starts bright and aromatic before turning substantially darker through oud, leather, amber, and woods. Grapefruit and bergamot add citrus lift around green notes, artemisia, and cypress, while saffron and cardamom introduce warmth and spice. Rose, nutmeg, and jasmine soften the center without changing the fragrance's darker trajectory. Agarwood and leather then become major components of the drydown, supported by cedar and sandalwood for structure. Amber, tonka bean, vanilla, and musk add warmth and smoothness beneath the woods. It should suit shoppers who enjoy complex spicy-woody fragrances with leather and oud rather than simple freshness. The overall effect is bold, textured, and evening-friendly.

About the Brand

BYZA is an independent fragrance brand led by perfumer Jeffrey Lee, with an emphasis on accessible pricing, concentrated formulas, and small-batch, hand-poured production. Its catalog explores familiar fragrance references through the brand’s own named compositions, ranging from crisp citrus and aromatic woods to florals, musks, amber, and richer vanilla or gourmand styles. Those reference points help describe the direction of a scent while keeping each bottle’s identity with BYZA. The brand describes its perfumes as high-concentration formulas, and presents composition, scent character, and inspiration as the main ways to navigate the range.

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