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    Side by side

    Unrequited vs. Black Saffron

    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Black Saffron wears longer on skin, while Unrequited projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Unrequited vs. Black Saffron
    UnrequitedBlack Saffron
    ConcentrationEau de Parfum
    Launched20202012
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Unrequited

    Rose
    Warm Spicy
    Aldehydic
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh
    Metallic
    Leather
    Floral

    Black Saffron

    Leather
    Fruity
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Animalic

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Aldehydes
    SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
    Heart
    Bulgarian roseMoroccan rose absoluteBlack pepper
    LeatherBlack Violet
    Base
    SaffronMusk
    RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Unrequited vs. Black Saffron
    UnrequitedBlack Saffron
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Unrelenting from the first spray. The aldehydes feel synthetic. The rose holds on through black pepper. Only in the drydown, with saffron and musks, does it soften into warmth.Unrequited
    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: Unrequited vs. Black Saffron
    UnrequitedBlack Saffron
    2.5 oz$76.29fragrancenet

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