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Byredo 2011

Black Saffron

LeatherNicheUnisexEau de Parfum

Opens bold with Pomelo and Juniper building through a smoky, leathery heart of Black Violet and Leather over a rugged, dry base of Cashmeran, Raspberry, and Vetiver.

Climate fit

Year-round Versatile across most weather, a safe everyday choice.

Reformulation: A reformulation is on record. Older batches may smell different.

Should you buy it?

Not a known clone

No alternative or original links are known for this fragrance.

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Black Saffron bottle

Sample bottle, not actual product

Scent DNA

Accord profile

What your nose reads first

FreshWoodyFruityGreenSmokyAnimalicCitrusDry

Longevity

8h

Sillage

Moderate

Launched

2011

Alternatives

What this fragrance is similar to

The pyramid.

TTop
First impression, 10–20 min
Pomelo
Pomelo
Juniper
Juniper
HHeart
Core character, 2–4 hours
B
Black Violet
Leather
Leather
BBase
Lasting drydown, 6–12+ hours

FAQ

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Black Saffron is an original composition. It is not a known clone.

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