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BYZA Nine Lives

Vanilla, floral, woody, sweet, fruity.

Key Fragrance Notes:

Top: Black Currant, Bergamot, Green Notes
Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Lily-of-the-Valley
Base: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Cedar

Nine Lives opens with black currant, bergamot, and green notes, giving the fragrance a tart fruity brightness before the florals become more prominent. Jasmine sambac and lily-of-the-valley create a clean white-floral center without making the composition overly heavy. Vanilla and tonka bean soften the base while sandalwood and cedar add a creamy woody frame. The profile is sweet and floral but retains enough fruit and wood to keep the vanilla from dominating.

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Scent Pyramid

Top: Black Currant, Bergamot, Green Notes
Heart: Jasmine Sambac, Lily-of-the-Valley
Base: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Cedar

Fragrance Details

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About the Fragrance

BYZA identifies YSL Manifesto as the inspiration for Nine Lives. Its floral-vanilla direction brings together fruit, white flowers, creamy sweetness, and woods, giving the composition both brightness and a warmer foundation. That reference helps place Nine Lives among the house's fuller floral interpretations. The BYZA name and Extrait de Parfum presentation identify the product itself, while the Manifesto connection describes the fragrance idea behind it.

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Quick Facts

Brand: BYZA
Perfumer: Jeffrey Lee
Concentration: Extrait de Parfum
Fragrance family: Floral, Vanilla
Expected wear: Extended
Projection: Moderate
Strength: Moderate
Scent profile: Vanilla, Floral, Woody, Sweet, Fruity
Availability: Archived

Production Status

Production status: In Production

Notes & Composition

Top: Black Currant, Bergamot, Green Notes
Middle: Jasmine Sambac, Lily-of-the-Valley
Base: Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Cedar

Scent Profile

Primary profile: Vanilla, Floral, Woody, Sweet, Fruity

The profile leans sweeter and more rounded, with vanilla or gourmand facets contributing warmth and richness.

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When to Wear It

Best seasons: Spring, Fall
Best for: Everyday, Work, Date Night
Day / night: Day, Night
Mood: Polished, Soft, Approachable

Sweeter, richer facets give BYZA Nine Lives a natural place in cooler-weather wear, especially after dark. Moderate projection and a 8+ hour wear estimate keep the guidance grounded while its polished, soft, approachable character suits everyday, work, date night.

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

Summary

Nine Lives balances dark fruit, clean white florals, vanilla, and woods without allowing one facet to completely dominate. Black currant, bergamot, and green notes make the opening tart and bright before jasmine sambac and lily-of-the-valley create a softer floral center. Vanilla and tonka bean add warmth and sweetness through the drydown, while sandalwood and cedar provide a creamy but structured woody base. The result feels sweeter and warmer as it develops but retains enough fruit and greenery to stay dimensional. It should suit shoppers who enjoy floral vanilla fragrances with a fruity opening and a clear woody foundation. The overall character is polished, approachable, and versatile rather than especially dense or gourmand.

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.