Mumbai Noise is a departure from the clean, minimalist aesthetic usually associated with Byredo. It opens with the peculiar, bittersweet aroma of davana—a note that straddles the line between dark fru...
Performance is a point of contention; while many users find it has significant staying power on the skin due to its resinous base, others find the projection to be more intimate and localized than its bold note profile would suggest.
Critics often compare the fragrance’s dark, smoky DNA to Nasomatto’s Black Afgano, though Mumbai Noise is frequently described as having a drier, more "burnt" or "asphalt-like" quality.
The scent is highly polarizing within the community, with some praising its authentic, atmospheric representation of South Asian street life, while others complain of a "burnt hair" or synthetic rubber sensation in the dry down.
It is overwhelmingly recommended for cold-weather wear, specifically during fall and winter evenings, as the dense profile can become cloying or overwhelming in high heat.
Value opinions are mixed; some enthusiasts appreciate it as a daring outlier in the Byredo lineup, while others feel the high price point is difficult to justify for a scent that can be perceived as simplistic or overly synthetic.
