Black Saffron
ByredoEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Black Saffron vs. Black Lotus
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
SaffronPink PepperBlack Cherry
Heart
LeatherBlack Violet
Rose de MaiJasmineBlack VioletAmbrette
Base
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
PatchouliPapyrusLabdanumMusk
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Saffron | Black Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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
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
Best price, size by size
| Black Saffron | Black Lotus | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $76.29fragrancenet | — |
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