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    Side by side

    Black Saffron vs. Godolphin

    Strikingly similar
    Godolphin by Parfums de Marly bottle

    Godolphin

    Parfums de Marly
    Eau de Parfum2010
    New comparison

    Godolphin rates higher with the community.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Black Saffron vs. Godolphin
    Black SaffronGodolphin
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20122010
    GenderUnisexMale
    PerfumerMichele Saramito
    Best seasonFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Black Saffron

    Leather
    Fruity
    Woody
    Aromatic
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Powdery
    Animalic

    Godolphin

    Leather
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Fruity
    Animalic
    Sweet
    Warm Spicy
    Smoky

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
    SaffronThymeCypress
    Heart
    LeatherBlack Violet
    RoseIrisJasmine
    Base
    RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
    White CedarwoodAmberVetiverMuskVanilla

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Black Saffron vs. Godolphin
    Black SaffronGodolphin
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 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
    Built bold. Built to last. The rose heart is unusual for a masculine fragrance, but that's exactly the point, it's opulent without being precious, warm without being soft.Godolphin

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Black Saffron vs. Godolphin
    Black SaffronGodolphin
    2.5 oz$76.29fragrancenet
    4.2 oz$299.20ecosmetics

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