Christina Ricci Loves Byredo Gypsy Water Perfume — Shop It Now

There’s power in finding your signature scent. Once you discover a fragrance that truly speaks to you, it’s difficult to go anywhere before spritzing it on — just ask Christina Ricci. The actress rarely goes anywhere without a quick misting of Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum.

Ricci recently told The Strategist that this woody floral perfume is her favorite and she uses it all the time. “I’ve been wearing it for seven or eight years,” she confesses. Truthfully, I’m not too surprised. Gypsy Water is so universally loved, and a ton of celebs — including Jennifer Garner, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Kate Bosworth — consider this their signature as well.

Get Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum for $225 at Nordstrom!

The earthy scent is grounding yet invigorating, making it feel mysterious and almost indescribable, according to Ricci. “I don’t know how to really describe it,” she jokes. “I would hesitate to call it a heavy scent, and I would hesitate to call it a light scent. I’m sure it has floral notes in it, and I think it has musky notes in it, but I’m not really sure, which is why I love it so much.”

So what exactly does Gypsy Water smell like? Ricci wasn’t too far off with assuming floral. This effervescent, dreamy fragrance reminds me of a posh nature reserve. It opens with a splash of bergamot, lemon and juniper berries (plus a dash of pepper for a little spice). The scent becomes moodier as hints of pine needles, incense and orris flower bloom. Then it settles in a warm, musky cloud of amber, vanilla and sandalwood.

Sounds intoxicating, right? Those who gravitate towards soft, fresh scents will adore this. And once you catch a whiff, it’s hard not to fall in love with it. So many reviewers mention that they were hooked from the first spritz.

“This is my new favorite perfume, I’ve not found another scent that is similar to this,” one Nordstrom shopper writes. “It’s so unique and lovely for a signature fragrance, and one for special occasions. I get so many compliments since I started wearing it. Seems to really last for me compared to the longevity of other fragrances, too.”

Others say that this is the type of scent that will transcend generations, not to mention the bottle is a work of art. “Really exquisite. . . nice simple deco style bottle. It is lovely to use, and the fragrance is an everyday fresh but unusual scent and I think it would suit most ages. Great product.”

If you’ve been in the market for a new signature, Byredo Gypsy Water definitely has the potential to become your face. I don’t usually recommend blind buys, but this is a proven winner. Get yours today!

Get Byredo Gypsy Water Eau de Parfum for $225 at Nordstrom!