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    Metallica (Metalys) vs. Safran Nobile

    Very similar
    Safran Nobile by Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete bottle

    Safran Nobile

    Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete
    Eau de Parfum2008
    New comparison

    Metallica (Metalys) wears longer on skin, while Safran Nobile projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Metallica (Metalys) vs. Safran Nobile
    Metallica (Metalys)Safran Nobile
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20002008
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerJean-Paul GuerlainLouison Grajcar
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Metallica (Metalys)

    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Floral
    Powdery
    Yellow Floral
    Amber

    Safran Nobile

    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Anis
    Soft Spicy
    Citrus
    Metallic
    Sweet

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotGrapefruitOrange Blossom
    LemonOrange
    Heart
    CarnationYlang-YlangIrisRoseSpicy Notes
    SaffronStar AniseCardamomJasmine
    Base
    VanillaTonka BeanAmberMusk
    VanillaBenzoinPatchouli

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Metallica (Metalys) vs. Safran Nobile
    Metallica (Metalys)Safran Nobile
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity6-10 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatestrong

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is a discontinued Guerlain, which means scarcity is part of the appeal. But here's the thing, the formula earned that rarity. The carnation and iris combination is Guerlain's particular genius.Metallica (Metalys)
    The saffron here is the real thing, warm, metallic, almost amber. No florals or powders softening it. If that opening pulls you in rather than pushing you away, this fragrance rewards for hours.Safran Nobile