Black Saffron
ByredoEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Black Saffron vs. Black Lotus
Is Black Saffron better than Black Lotus?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
SaffronBlack Violet
leatherwoodywarm spicymetallic
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 Black Lotus?
| Black Saffron | Black Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2017 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Saffron and Black Lotus smell?
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Black Lotus
Warm Spicy
Rose
Patchouli
Woody
Musky
Soft Spicy
Metallic
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Saffron and Black Lotus share?
Top
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
SaffronPink PepperBlack Cherry
Heart
LeatherBlack Violet
Rose de MaiJasmineBlack VioletAmbrette
Base
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
PatchouliPapyrusLabdanumMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Black Violet
Rose de MaiJasmineBlack Violet
Fruity Notes
RaspberryJuniper Berries
Black Cherry
Spicy Notes
Saffron
SaffronPink Pepper
Where they fit
When and where do Black Saffron and Black Lotus work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Saffron or Black Lotus?
| Black Saffron | Black Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Saffron and Black Lotus?
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
Some roses blush. This one has backbone. The saffron and pink pepper open like a challenge, then the rose deepens into something that doesn't need permission.Black Lotus
The hunt
Where to buy Black Saffron and Black Lotus
| Black Saffron | Black Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | $235.00ecosmetics | — |
| 75ml | $76.99fragrancenet | — |
| 3.3 oz | $330.00ecosmetics | — |
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