Black Lotus
Floral StreetEau de Parfum2017
Side by side
Black Lotus vs. Black Saffron
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 Lotus | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2017 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Jérôme Epinette | — |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Black Lotus
Warm Spicy
Rose
Patchouli
Woody
Musky
Soft Spicy
Metallic
Floral
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronPink PepperBlack Cherry
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
Heart
Rose de MaiJasmineBlack VioletAmbrette
LeatherBlack Violet
Base
PatchouliPapyrusLabdanumMusk
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Black Lotus | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some roses blush. This one has backbone. The saffron and pink pepper open like a challenge, then the rose deepens into something that doesn't need permission.Black Lotus
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
| Black Lotus | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $76.29fragrancenet |
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