True Oud
Carolina HerreraEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
True Oud vs. Black Saffron
True Oud rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| True Oud | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jordi Fernández | — |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
True Oud
Oud
Warm Spicy
Woody
Animalic
Patchouli
Metallic
Amber
Balsamic
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronOsmanthusFreesiaOlive
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
Heart
MyrrhJasmineOud
LeatherBlack Violet
Base
AkigalawoodSandalwoodPatchouliMusk
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| True Oud | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
This isn't the oud that elbows its way into a room. The Thai oud here is refined, almost restrained, held in place by saffron's quiet heat. A slight sweetness keeps it approachable without turning.True Oud
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 hunt
Best price, size by size
| True Oud | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $76.29fragrancenet |
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