Alfa
MendittorosaEau de Parfum2012
Side by side
Alfa vs. Black Saffron
Alfa rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Alfa | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2012 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Amelie Bourgeois | — |
| Best season | Spring | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Alfa
Warm Spicy
Aromatic
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Musky
Oud
Metallic
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
RavansaraWhite thyme
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
Heart
SaffronJasmineCarnation
LeatherBlack Violet
Base
FrankincenseSandalwoodOudWhite Musk
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Alfa | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Saffron here doesn't perform. It arrives and stays, warm and slightly medicinal, the kind of note that rewires how you think about warm spices. Everything else backs its play.Alfa
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
| Alfa | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $76.29fragrancenet |
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