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Basma Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Basma Noir EDP
EDP Concentration EDC
U Gender U
- Year 2013
£££££ Price Tier ££
Saffron Cologne bottle Saffron EDC

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Basma Noir EDP
This one is a properly divisive beast - you'll either adore its spicy-woody complexity or find it utterly perplexing. It's not for the faint-hearted, but for those who get it, it's a unique standout.
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Our Verdict - Saffron EDC
This one's a proper head-scratcher. Gorgeous, unique blend of saffron and woods, but Jo Malone's usual tricks mean it vanishes quicker than your hopes of finding a full-sized bottle at a decent price. Loved by many, but its shocking performance will have you fuming.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Basma Noir EDP
Saffron EDC

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 11% vs 27%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 48% vs 31%
Only in Basma Noir
Cedar 52%
Shared Notes
Amber 37% vs 22%
Musk 24% vs 22%
Only in Basma Noir
Rose 38%

Accords

Basma Noir Saffron
89%
Woody
100%
93%
Citrus
73%
Powdery
57%
58%
Amber
58%
58%
Rose
58%
Musky
49%
Metallic
49%
48%
Floral
Leather
45%
Smoky
45%
44%
Fresh
44%
Aromatic
Woody shared
89%
100%
93%
Powdery shared
73%
57%
Amber shared
58%
58%
58%
Musky shared
58%
49%
49%
48%
45%
45%
44%
44%

Performance

Basma Noir Saffron
Short (2-4h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Basma Noir

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold and warm character, driven by strong woody and amber accords, makes it better suited for evening and cooler weather occasions. While too intense for a typical office, it holds its own at formal events and makes a statement on a date.

Saffron

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its intimate projection makes it ideal for office wear, avoiding any olfactory assaults on colleagues. While pleasant for dates or casual outings, its poor longevity means it won't last through a full evening, a common complaint among reviewers.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, powdery, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Basma Noir EDP
Saffron EDC
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