Io
Chris RusakEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Io vs. Black Saffron
Is Io better than Black Saffron?
Io projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
woodywarm 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 Io and Black Saffron?
| Io | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Chris Rusak | — |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Io and Black Saffron smell?
Io
Smoky
Earthy
Woody
Amber
Warm Spicy
Balsamic
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Io and Black Saffron share?
Top
FrankincenseTree resinPeatEarthy NotesCypress
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
Heart
CedarBlack Pepper
LeatherBlack Violet
Base
IncenseSmokeResinous NotesLabdanum
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Spicy Notes
Black Pepper
Saffron
Where they fit
When and where do Io and Black Saffron work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Io or Black Saffron?
| Io | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Io and Black Saffron?
Io doesn't whisper. It leans in and tells you something true about smoke, about earth, about what happens when the heat turns the trail into something elemental.Io
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
Where to buy Io and Black Saffron
| Io | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $76.99fragrancenet |
| 3.3 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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