
Black Saffron Absolu
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Side by side
Black Gold rates higher with the community.
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
| Black Saffron Absolu | Black Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Absolu | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2026 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
Black Saffron Absolu
Black Gold
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Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
| Black Saffron Absolu | Black Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
The leather is the dealbreaker. If you've been burned by other leather fragrances, this one earns another look. The Absolu concentration amplifies everything from the original Black Saffron.Black Saffron Absolu
The violet-and-jasmine heart divides the room. Some find it powdery and refined. Others wonder what happened to the leather they signed up for. Here's the thing.Black Gold
The hunt
| Black Saffron Absolu | Black Gold | |
|---|---|---|
| 4 oz | — | $78.95fragranceshop |
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