Byzantium Saffron
Merchant of VeniceEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Byzantium Saffron vs. Black Saffron
Byzantium Saffron rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Byzantium Saffron | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Byzantium Saffron
Warm Spicy
Leather
Woody
Patchouli
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Powdery
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
SaffronBlack PepperThymeLemon
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
Heart
White SuedeCedarLilyLilacRhubarb
LeatherBlack Violet
Base
Patchouli LeafCrystal Amber
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Byzantium Saffron | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
The saffron here doesn't whisper. It arrives bold and leans medicinal before warming into leather and suede. That's the draw, this isn't a quiet composition.Byzantium Saffron
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
| Byzantium Saffron | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.7 oz | $57.39fragrancenet | — |
| 2.5 oz | — | $76.29fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | $80.49fragrancenet | — |
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