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Byredo Black Saffron
Saffron, leather and dark violet
Black Saffron starts from saffron's link with fire and with India, where the colour is seen as the most auspicious and is worn by monks as a sign of renouncing material things. Byredo ties the scent to its founder's Indian upbringing and to an idea of unity and inclusion. It is an Eau de Parfum of intense character, built on a spiced, leathery heart.
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The composition
How it unfolds in notes
The curve shows the order in which the notes come forward, not their strength.
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Top notes
- Juniper Berries
- Pomelo
- Saffron
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Heart notes
- Black Violet
- Cristal Rose
- Leather Accord
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Base notes
- Blonde Woods
- Raspberry
- Vetiver
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In the same spirit
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On the skin
How it unfolds
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Juniper, pomelo, saffron
Juniper berries and pomelo give a sharp, resinous start with a bitter citrus edge, cool at first, and saffron cuts through with its dry, warm, faintly metallic spice. The opening is bright and clear before the darker notes take over.
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Violet, rose and leather
At the heart, Black Violet and Cristal Rose bring a dark, slightly powdery floral side, and the leather accord gives it texture and dryness. The warmth of the saffron carries on underneath, so the flowers never turn soft or sweet.
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Woods, raspberry, vetiver
The base is blonde woods and vetiver, dry and earthy, with raspberry adding a dark fruit sweetness that rounds off the edges. The scent dries down warm and lightly spiced, in line with the amber family the brand places it in.
Wearing it
When, who and why
Evenings and cooler weather
The brand labels Black Saffron intense, so it works best in autumn and winter and in the evening, where a warm, spiced leather accent is welcome. Start with one or two sprays and add more only if you want it to fill the room. It is not the choice for a hot summer afternoon.
Who it suits
For people who like their perfume dark, spiced and a little unusual, with saffron and leather in front rather than sweetness. It is listed as genderless. If you enjoy amber-family scents with a violet and rose centre, this one is worth a closer look.
Why choose Byredo Black Saffron
The scent rests on a personal story the brand tells openly: saffron as fire, colour and renunciation, linked to its founder's Indian upbringing. The pyramid is unusual, with juniper, pomelo and saffron on top and raspberry in the base. This is the 100 ml Eau de Parfum, from 2012.
At a glance
Questions
Frequently asked
Which concentration is Black Saffron?
Eau de Parfum, in a 100 ml bottle. The brand labels it intense, and with leather, woods and vetiver in the heart and base it is built to stay present on the skin.
What is its character in one line?
A dark, spiced scent from the amber family: saffron and juniper on top, violet, rose and leather in the heart, woods and vetiver below.
When should I wear it?
Evenings and the cooler seasons suit it best, along with dinners and occasions where it may be noticed. For daily office use, keep to one or two sprays.
Is it suitable as a gift?
For someone who likes warm, spiced and leathery scents, yes. It is genderless, but its intense character suits people who like a perfume to be noticed.
The house
About Byredo
Byredo is a Stockholm house founded in 2006 by Ben Gorham, working from memories and emotions and turning them into scent. Its Eau de Parfum collection is presented as a library built on materials such as ambrette, sandalwood, violet and vetiver, in minimalist bottles with a magnetic cap.
- Founded in Stockholm, Sweden, in 2006 by Ben Gorham
- The brand works from memories and emotions, turned into scent
- The Eau de Parfum collection is built on materials such as ambrette, sandalwood, violet and vetiver
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