Black Saffron
ByredoEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Black Saffron vs. True Oud
Is Black Saffron better than True Oud?
True Oud rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Saffron
woodyaromaticwarm spicyanimalicmetallic
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
What's different between Black Saffron and True Oud?
| 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
How do Black Saffron and True Oud smell?
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
What notes do Black Saffron and True Oud share?
Top
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
SaffronOsmanthusFreesiaOlive
Heart
LeatherBlack Violet
MyrrhJasmineOud
Base
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
AkigalawoodSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Black Violet
JasmineOsmanthusFreesia
Fruity Notes
RaspberryJuniper Berries
Olive
Spicy Notes
Saffron
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do Black Saffron and True Oud work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Saffron or True Oud?
| Black Saffron | True Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Saffron and True Oud?
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
Where to buy Black Saffron and True Oud
| Black Saffron | True Oud | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $76.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.3 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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