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Byredo · Sold as unisex
Black Saffron
The tension between tradition and modernity in an urban loft, where old leather furniture mixes with fresh floral arrangements and subtle spiciness from a nearby kitchen.
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Black SaffronLuxury · $250+
47%Similar accords, often for lessLTH/01 STILL L.E.A.T.H.E.R. · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares saffron, leather and raspberry8 matches →How it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2012 by Byredo, Black Saffron is a fragrance that marries the warmth of saffron with the depth and richness of leather. This oriental spicy scent opens with a vibrant burst from Chinese grapefruit and juniper berries before diving into the complex heart of black violet and raspberry, adding an unexpected sweetness to the composition. The base notes of cashmeran and vetiver offer a grounding earthiness that anchors the fragrance, making it both intimate and bold.
Apply this fragrance to pulse points for the best effect; it blooms slowly over time. The warm spicy notes project well, so one or two sprays are sufficient. It pairs especially well with the cooler evenings of fall or early spring.
Fig. 01 — Black Saffron, Byredo
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Jérôme Epinette
The hand behind ByredoJérôme Epinette is a French perfumer born and raised in Burgundy who earned a Master's degree in Biochemistry before training at the Grasse Institute of Perfumery.
The Black Saffron line
2 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Byredo
More from the house · founded 2006 · Sweden
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The originalBlack SaffronByredo · Luxury · $250+Zara · 2023LTH/01 STILL L.E.A.T.H.E.R.Shares Saffron, Leather and Raspberryunder $40★ 4.34 (246)40%Match
Diptyque · 2021Eau Rihla Eau de ParfumShares Saffron, Leather and Raspberry$100–250★ 4.22 (967)46%Match
Zara · 2024Mystical MetalShares Saffron, Leather and Raspberryunder $40★ 4.01 (144)40%Match
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With Byredo Bal d'Afrique Absolu
Adds citrus, amber and musky; shares vetiver.
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What people
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 34%, disliked or hated by 15%.