Paint It Black
Subversive Scents by The Rolling StonesEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Paint It Black vs. Black Saffron
Black Saffron rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Paint It Black projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| 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
Main accords
Paint It Black
Oud
Musky
Fruity
Warm Spicy
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Rose
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
BlackberryPink PepperNutmeg
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
Heart
JasmineSaffronRose
LeatherBlack Violet
Base
OudMuskSandalwoodPatchouli
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Paint It Black | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 2.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
Best price, size by size
| Paint It Black | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 2.5 oz | — | $76.29fragrancenet |
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