Valentina Oud Assoluto
ValentinoEau de Parfum2013
Side by side
Valentina Oud Assoluto vs. Black Saffron
Is Valentina Oud Assoluto better than Black Saffron?
Valentina Oud Assoluto rates higher with the community.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Occasion overlap
LeatherSaffron
leatherwarm spicyanimalicwoodymetallic
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Valentina Oud Assoluto and Black Saffron?
| Valentina Oud Assoluto | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2013 | 2012 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Olivier Cresp | — |
| Best season | Fall | — |
Scent DNA
How do Valentina Oud Assoluto and Black Saffron smell?
Valentina Oud Assoluto
Leather
Oud
Warm Spicy
Rose
Animalic
Woody
Vanilla
Metallic
Black Saffron
Leather
Fruity
Woody
Aromatic
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Powdery
Animalic
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Valentina Oud Assoluto and Black Saffron share?
Top
Orange BlossomCardamom
SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit
Heart
RoseLeatherOud
LeatherBlack Violet
Base
VanillaSaffronWoody Notes
RaspberryCashmeranVetiver
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
RoseOrange Blossom
Black Violet
Spicy Notes
SaffronCardamom
Saffron
Animalic Notes
Leather
Leather
Where they fit
When and where do Valentina Oud Assoluto and Black Saffron work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Valentina Oud Assoluto or Black Saffron?
| Valentina Oud Assoluto | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
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What do reviewers say about Valentina Oud Assoluto and Black Saffron?
Oud in a women's fragrance still makes some people nervous. That's exactly why it works. This isn't a safe blind buy, it's a statement. Wear it anyway.Valentina Oud Assoluto
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
Where to buy Valentina Oud Assoluto and Black Saffron
| Valentina Oud Assoluto | Black Saffron | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 75ml | — | $76.99fragrancenet |
| 3.3 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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