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    Safran Nobile vs. Metallica (Metalys)

    Safran Nobile by Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete bottle

    Safran Nobile

    Libertin Louison Technique Indiscrete
    Eau de Parfum2008
    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Safran Nobile vs. Metallica (Metalys)
    Safran NobileMetallica (Metalys)
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20082000
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerLouison GrajcarJean-Paul Guerlain
    Best seasonFallFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Safran Nobile

    Warm Spicy
    Vanilla
    Amber
    Anis
    Soft Spicy
    Citrus
    Metallic
    Sweet

    Metallica (Metalys)

    Vanilla
    Warm Spicy
    Sweet
    Citrus
    Floral
    Powdery
    Yellow Floral
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Safran Nobile vs. Metallica (Metalys)
    Safran NobileMetallica (Metalys)
    Score4/54/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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)