Black Saffron
ByredoEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Black Saffron vs. Black Iii
Is Black Saffron better than Black Iii?
Black Iii rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Leather
leatherwoodyaromaticwarm spicypowderyfresh spicy
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Black Saffron and Black Iii?
| Black Saffron | Black Iii | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2015 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Ali Aljaberi, Jean-Claude Astier |
| Best season | — | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Black Saffron and Black Iii smell?
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Black Iii
Woody
Green
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Fresh Spicy
Earthy
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Black Saffron and Black Iii share?
Top
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
BergamotMint
Heart
LeatherBlack Violet
LeatherWoody Notes
Base
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
MossSandalwoodPatchouliVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Black Saffron or Black Iii?
| Black Saffron | Black Iii | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Black Saffron and Black Iii?
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
The opening is so clean it almost reads as safe, then the leather arrives and shifts the whole register. This isn't a fragrance that needs you to understand it.Black Iii
The hunt
Where to buy Black Saffron and Black Iii
| Black Saffron | Black Iii | |
|---|---|---|
| Best offer | $85.00ecosmetics | — |
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