Io
Chris RusakEau de Parfum2018
Side by side
Io vs. Black Saffron
Io projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Io | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2018 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Chris Rusak | — |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
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
Notes, side by side
Top
FrankincenseTree resinPeatEarthy NotesCypress
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
Heart
CedarBlack Pepper
LeatherBlack Violet
Base
IncenseSmokeResinous NotesLabdanum
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Io | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Io | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $76.29fragrancenet |
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