Sunday Cologne by Byredo

Best Sunday Cologne by Byredo Alternatives & Similar Perfumes

Sunday Cologne is a woody aromatic fragrance that opens with fresh, bright bergamot softened by anise seeds and cardamom spice. Its heart blends lavender and geranium for aromatic depth, while vetiver, incense, and patchouli provide a smoky, earthy base. Those drawn to this scent should look for fragrances featuring a similar balance of aromatic freshness with woody and resinous undertones.

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Moonglade

Moonglade by MINT £170.00

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  • Key notes:
  • anise seeds
  • coconut
  • lavender
  • nutmeg
  • orange
  • patchouli
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • fruity
  • leather

Perfumer: Chris Maurice

From the master perfume responsible for most of the Xerjoff range, Moon Glade is a very unconventional take on lavender. The perfumer added a charred coconut shell nuance and poured sweet peach compote to the clean musky vibes of the herb.

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Paradoxical

Paradoxical by Sly John's Lab £85.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • incense
  • lavender
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • green

Perfumer: Dominique Moellhausen

The sexy and impressive urbanite’s work is done for the day. He strides down the street with a nonchalant air, people noticing his clean, aromatic and seductive scent. A confident and cool vibe swirls around him. With sparkling citrus, woody vetiver and rich amber giving a fresh but dark diffusion.   

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Tonka Lavande

Tonka Lavande by Marie Jeanne £165.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • fougere
  • lavender
  • sage
  • tonka beans
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #normcore
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

Perfumer: Sidonie Lancesseur

The Materie Premiere collection. 

A soft, bitter-sweet tonka and cooling lavender blend. Marie Jeanne’s beautiful vision of a 21st century fougere.

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No. 89

No. 89 by Floris £100.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • geranium
  • neroli
  • nutmeg
  • oakmoss
  • sandalwood
  • vetiver
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • woody

No. 89 has been an icon among the Floris collection for over 60 years. First crafted in 1951, No. 89 takes its name from the number of their flagship shop on Jermyn Street.

Ian Fleming who was a customer of Floris mentions No. 89 in his James Bond universe.

No. 89 is a classic and timeless mix of fresh citruses, sparkly spices and aromatic herbs resting on sandalwood and oakmoss. There is an adventurous romantic twist in the formula though: a drop of rose.

No. 89 could be a fragrance for the quintessential English gentleman.

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Dol

Dol by Ortir Apothecari £114.00

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  • Key notes:
  • fougere
  • geranium
  • hay
  • lavender
  • petrichor
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

DÔL translates to meadow and is pronounced "Dole".

Homage to a traditional fougere opens with restorative bergamot and grapefruit before settling into the soft and velvety notes of lavender and hay. This niche perfume its redolent of meandering through Welsh meadows, grounding vetiver echoes the fields of ORTIR.

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Love In A Mist

Love In A Mist by NuWilds £80.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cardamom
  • grapefruit
  • lavender
  • mint
  • rosemary
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #normcore
  • #savory
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic

This fragrance captures the essence of a Chinese summer — the tingling mint and cool eucalyptus of dusky mountain air, the aromatics of shiso, lavender and chamomile as the darkness deepens, the grounding woods and greens of cypress, vetiver and galbanum. A dream of summer rewritten — nostalgic and gently magical.

Perfumer: Jin Yongshan

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Blue Flame

Blue Flame by Insenf £125.00

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  • Key notes:
  • anise seeds
  • benzoin
  • coriander
  • mugwort
  • sambuca
  • vetiver
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • #sexy
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy

Cool herbs, the sweetness of anise, the warmth of a boozy flame at the bottom of a glass. Blue Flame begins in that glass. It opens bright and bitter, like lemon peel twisted between the fingers. Mint leaves and dry coriander seed steadies it. Then comes sambuca, the anise liqueur that lingers with chilly sweetness, shadowed by bitter/herbal Mugwort. Vetiver and cedarwood trace the outline of dry wood, and benzoin resin adds a low hum. Finally, white musk emerges, turning this cool customer into a warm, languid skin scent, its sweet herbs still held within.

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Campus

Campus by Molinard £65.00

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  • Key notes:
  • geranium
  • lavender
  • patchouli
  • pineapple
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • woody

Campus is the 'bon vivant' moment in Molinard's historical collection, first created in 2004 it sparks adventurous pineapple and calms into luxurious tones of Provençal Lavender. It conjures an air of freedom and elegance. Beautiful geranium and woody notes from amber and sandalwood makes Campus nothing short of charm in perfume form.

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La Couleur De La Nuit (Nocturnal visions)

La Couleur De La Nuit (Nocturnal visions) by Voyages Imaginaires £175.00

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  • Key notes:
  • geranium
  • lavender
  • patchouli
  • petrichor
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • unconventional
  • woody

Enigmatic lights in the alleyways, diffuse shadows of red lanterns reflected on damp and sparkling sidewalks. An exhilarating night walk in the dampness of an Asian night. Elegance in chiaroscuro, a scene from Wong Kar-Wai.

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Acqua di Colonia

Acqua di Colonia by Lorenzo Villoresi £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • bigarade
  • lavender
  • rosemary
  • Tags:
  • #clean
  • #fresh
  • #normcore
  • Aromagroups:
  • aromatic
  • citrusy
  • green

A timeless, traditional cologne: fresh, versatile and eternally elegant like all true classics. The fragrance expresses all its radiant freshness with the most intoxicating citrus aromas: Bergamot, Lemon and Orange are a perfect contrast to the Lavender and invigorating Mediterranean herbs.

About Sunday Cologne by Byredo

How does Sunday Cologne differ from these similar fragrances?
Sunday Cologne uniquely balances spicy anise and cardamom with smoky incense and earthy patchouli. The alternatives here highlight various aspects such as fresher, cleaner, or smokier presentations, but none combine all the reference’s notes in the same way.
What are the main aromatic notes to look for if I want a scent like Sunday Cologne?
Focus on fragrances containing bergamot, lavender, geranium, vetiver, and either anise seeds or cardamom. These notes provide the fresh, aromatic, woody, and spicy character typical of Sunday Cologne.
Are these alternatives suitable for everyday wear like Sunday Cologne?
Most options offer fresh, clean, or normcore profiles appropriate for daily use. However, some introduce smoky or sweeter notes that might suit more specific occasions or personal preferences.