Ancient Fortress
Alghabra ParfumsEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Ancient Fortress vs. Black Saffron
Black Saffron wears longer on skin, while Ancient Fortress projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Ancient Fortress | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Ancient Fortress
Green
Aquatic
Leather
Animalic
Woody
Fresh
Aromatic
Musky
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CloveJuniper BerriesNutmeg
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
Heart
LeatherBlond tobaccoSeaweed
LeatherBlack Violet
Base
AmberMuskCedarwoodOakmossSandalwood
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Ancient Fortress | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This is the fragrance for someone who reads the room before they enter it. Not loud. Not trying. The leather reads antique, not biker, more library than saddle.Ancient Fortress
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
| Ancient Fortress | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $76.29fragrancenet |
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