Eyes Closed vs Bibliothèque

Eyes Closed by Byredo is a polarizing fragrance that generates strong reactions from both admirers and detractors. While supporters praise its unique carrot cake and spicy composition, excellent performance, and compliment-generating qualities, detractors find the powdery, papery notes off-putting and compare it unfavorably to dated fragrances. Testing before purchase is strongly recommended.

Bibliothèque by Byredo receives positive community reception as a quality niche fragrance with good performance and versatile appeal. Community members praise its scent profile and note that the hair perfume version performs comparably to the EDP, making it a practical alternative, though its value proposition is limited for those without longer hair.