One spritz of Alto Astral Eau de parfum and I’m instantly transported back to Brazil. The chaos of Carnival on Copacabana beach, the drumbeats, the glitter, the waves rushing against the shore. And then I remember the contrast at Isla Grande, Condé Nast’s proclaimed it as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, where life moves in slow, sun-soaked rhythm. That’s the magic bottled here: the energetic pulse of Rio and the laid-back seduction of island paradise.
Byredo’s Alto Astral isn’t just a name, it’s quite a mood. In Brazilian Portuguese, it’s that state of mind when joy, optimism, and sheer good vibes take over. This scent nails it! It opens with a juicy hit of coconut laced with fizzy aldehydes, it’s like biting into a sun-warmed fruit while samba spills from the streets.
The heart? A smoky-sensual mix of incense, jasmine petals, and creamy musk (which I love), pulling you deeper into the rhythm. And the base? Sandalwood, cashmere wood, and salted amber grounds it with that golden glow, like twilight settling over the ocean after a day of dancing and too many caipirinhas. 🙂 Time to get acquainted. ( from 50 ml | € 165)
Alto Astral is available HERE