Black Saffron
ByredoEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Black Saffron vs. Insomnia
Is Black Saffron better than Insomnia?
Black Saffron wears longer on skin, while Insomnia projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Occasion overlap
Leather
leatherfruitywoodyaromaticsweetanimalic
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 Insomnia?
| Black Saffron | Insomnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2025 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Saffron and Insomnia smell?
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Insomnia
Amber
Leather
Sweet
Aromatic
Animalic
Oud
Honey
Fruity
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Saffron and Insomnia share?
Top
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
InkRed AppleHoney
Heart
LeatherBlack Violet
AmberWoody NotesMyrrh
Base
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
OudLabdanumLeatherPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Fruity Notes
RaspberryJuniper Berries
Red Apple
Amber
Cashmeran
Amber
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Where they fit
When and where do Black Saffron and Insomnia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Saffron or Insomnia?
| Black Saffron | Insomnia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Saffron and Insomnia?
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 ink note is not metaphorical. It smells like the inside of a pen, like words you only write at 3am. Layered over red apple and honey, it opens literary and strange.Insomnia
The hunt
Where to buy Black Saffron and Insomnia
| Black Saffron | Insomnia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $76.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.3 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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