Black Saffron
ByredoEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Black Saffron vs. Date Me In Downtown (Sensual Oud)
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 | Date Me In Downtown (Sensual Oud) | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | — |
| Launched | 2012 | 2010 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Date Me In Downtown (Sensual Oud)
Fruity
Oud
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Vanilla
Woody
White Floral
Powdery
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
AppleCherrySaffron
Heart
LeatherBlack Violet
PlumOrange BlossomJasmine
Base
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
OudSandalwoodVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Saffron | Date Me In Downtown (Sensual Oud) | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Date Me In Downtown feels like a second date, sweet enough to lean in, warm enough to stay. The apple-saffron opening keeps it modern rather than ancient.Date Me In Downtown (Sensual Oud)
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Black Saffron | Date Me In Downtown (Sensual Oud) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $76.29fragrancenet | — |
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