Black Saffron
ByredoEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Black Saffron vs. True Oud
True Oud rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Black Saffron | True Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jordi Fernández |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
True Oud
Oud
Warm Spicy
Woody
Animalic
Patchouli
Metallic
Amber
Balsamic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
SaffronOsmanthusFreesiaOlive
Heart
LeatherBlack Violet
MyrrhJasmineOud
Base
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
AkigalawoodSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Saffron | True Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
Real talk
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
This isn't the oud that elbows its way into a room. The Thai oud here is refined, almost restrained, held in place by saffron's quiet heat. A slight sweetness keeps it approachable without turning.True Oud
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Black Saffron | True Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $76.29fragrancenet | — |
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