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    Perfume Calligraphy Saffron vs. Byzantium Saffron

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Perfume Calligraphy Saffron vs. Byzantium Saffron
    Perfume Calligraphy SaffronByzantium Saffron
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20142013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Perfume Calligraphy Saffron

    Aromatic
    Amber
    Warm Spicy
    Balsamic
    Rose
    Floral
    Sweet
    Herbal

    Byzantium Saffron

    Warm Spicy
    Leather
    Woody
    Musky
    Powdery
    Fresh Spicy
    Patchouli
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    MarigoldBergamot
    SaffronBlack PepperThymeLemon
    Heart
    SaffronRoseLavender
    White SuedeCedarLilyLilacRhubarb
    Base
    StyraxTonka BeanVetiver
    Patchouli LeafCrystal Amber

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Perfume Calligraphy Saffron vs. Byzantium Saffron
    Perfume Calligraphy SaffronByzantium Saffron
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The saffron isn't decorative. It's the argument. Combined with Turkish rose absolute and a balsamic base of styrax and tonka, this composition stakes a claim in warm spice territory, and commits.Perfume Calligraphy Saffron
    Byzantium Saffron doesn't apologize for being bold. The saffron opening is metallic and unapologetic, it arrives before asking permission. But beneath that assertion sits something unexpectedly.Byzantium Saffron