
Paint It Black
Subversive Scents by The Rolling StonesEau de Parfum2025
Side by side


Black Saffron rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Paint It Black projects louder.
The essentials
| Paint It Black | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2025 | 2012 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Linda Chinery | — |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
Paint It Black
Black Saffron
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
| Paint It Black | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Oud and blackberry is either your next obsession or a combination you've never considered. The tart sweetness of the fruit meets the deep warmth of the wood.Paint It Black
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
| Paint It Black | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $76.29fragrancenet |
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