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    FL/18 vs. Black Saffron

    FL/18 by A. N. Other bottle

    FL/18

    A. N. Other
    2017
    Very similar
    New comparison

    Black Saffron wears longer on skin, while FL/18 projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: FL/18 vs. Black Saffron
    FL/18Black Saffron
    Concentration—Eau de Parfum
    Launched20172012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerNathalie Benareau—
    Best seasonFall—

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    FL/18

    Leather
    Musky
    Amber
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Animalic
    Woody

    Black Saffron

    Leather
    Fruity
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Cotton CandySaffronElemi Resin
    SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
    Heart
    MateAmbretteNight Blooming Jasmine
    LeatherBlack Violet
    Base
    LeatherCashmere MuskLabdanumAmberwood
    RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: FL/18 vs. Black Saffron
    FL/18Black Saffron
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    FL/18 should not work. Cotton candy and leather occupy opposite worlds. But here, the sweetness does not apologize for being there, and the darkness does not try too hard.FL/18
    This is saffron done with real intent. The opening is deliberately abrasive, almost challenging, which is Byredo's way. The leather heart saves it, and the vetiver drydown is where it actually.Black Saffron

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: FL/18 vs. Black Saffron
    FL/18Black Saffron
    2.5 oz—$76.29fragrancenet

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