Black Saffron EDP
| EDP | Concentration | Parfum |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2025 | Year | - |
| £££££ | Price Tier | £ |
No.438 Black Saffron Parfum
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Black Saffron EDP
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No.438 Black Saffron Parfum
Which Should You Buy?
Our Verdict - Black Saffron EDP
A bolder, sexier take on the original, Black Saffron Absolu ramps up the leather for a statement-making scent. While some find it a more versatile upgrade, others miss the original's freshness. This one's for the 'CEO vibes' crowd.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.438 Black Saffron Parfum
A fair approximation of Byredo Black Saffron's spicy-leather signature - the saffron opening and suede-like leather heart land close to the original, though the fruity-woody base is simpler and the minimalist Byredo polish doesn't fully translate.
Acquired
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Showing: Overall Blend
Mood
Mood
Energising
Calming
Character
Playful
Serious
Sentiment
Uplifting
Brooding
Black Saffron
EDP
No.438 Black Saffron
Parfum
Notes
Black Saffron
No.438 Black Saffron
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Shared Notes
Saffron
48%
vs
44%
Juniper
25%
vs
29%
Only in Black Saffron
Pomelo
27%
Only in No.438 Black Saffron
Grapefruit
26%
Shared Notes
Raspberry
32%
vs
31%
Vetiver
30%
vs
31%
Only in Black Saffron
Blond Woods
37%
Only in No.438 Black Saffron
Cashmeran
36%
Accords
Black Saffron
No.438 Black Saffron
Performance
Black Saffron
No.438 Black Saffron
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Season and Occasion Fit
Black Saffron
Seasons
Best For:
Spring
Autumn
Winter
Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.
Occasions
Best For:
Date
Formal
Also Works:
Office
Casual
With its boosted leather and stronger performance, this scent leans towards more formal or intimate settings. While some found it office-appropriate in air-conditioned environments, its boldness makes it better suited for evenings out or dates where you want to leave a lasting impression.
No.438 Black Saffron
Seasons
Also Works:
Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Occasions
Also Works:
Office
Date
Casual
Formal
Sport
Similarity Breakdown
How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.
Overall scent match
89%
Key Similarities
Both lean leather, woody, fruity
Key Differences
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
Black Saffron EDP
No.438 Black Saffron Parfum
2ml
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50ml
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