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    Black Saffron vs. Feu Follet

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    Feu Follet rates higher with the community, while Black Saffron wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Saffron vs. Feu Follet
    Black SaffronFeu Follet
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122013
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Perfumer—François Robert
    Best season—Fall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Saffron

    Leather
    Fruity
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Animalic

    Feu Follet

    Leather
    Aromatic
    Warm Spicy
    Soft Spicy
    Animalic
    Lavender
    Amber
    Fresh Spicy

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
    GrapefruitPink PepperBergamot
    Heart
    LeatherBlack Violet
    NutmegSaffronCinnamonCoriander
    Base
    RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
    LeatherAmberBenzoinVetiverPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Saffron vs. Feu Follet
    Black SaffronFeu Follet
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    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
    If you want to be noticed rather than announced, Feu Follet is your scent. Bright grapefruit cuts through warm leather and spice for a crisp, intimate presence.Feu Follet

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Black Saffron vs. Feu Follet
    Black SaffronFeu Follet
    2.5 oz$76.29fragrancenet—

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