Black Saffron
ByredoEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Black Saffron vs. Cutting Rain
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 | Cutting Rain | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Kajal Gujar |
| Best season | — | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Cutting Rain
Leather
Fruity
Powdery
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Green
Rose
Violet
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
StrawberryBlack TeaSaffronHoneyGrapefruit
Heart
LeatherBlack Violet
VioletRoseCalendula
Base
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
LeatherCashmeranSandalwood
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Saffron | Cutting Rain | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Most tea fragrances smell like a porcelain cup. This one smells like the tea store, wood shelves, paper wrappers, the real thing. Fruity and floral without being precious.Cutting Rain
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Black Saffron | Cutting Rain | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | $76.29fragrancenet | — |
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