Is Perfume Parlour Noir Spice a dupe of Byredo Black Saffron?
Black Saffron EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| U | Gender | M |
| 2012 | Year | - |
| ££££ | Price Tier | £ |
Noir Spice EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
Divisive, intriguing, and undeniably edgy, Black Saffron is a love-it-or-hate-it leather. It's often compared to Tom Ford's Tuscan Leather, but Byredo's take is brighter, fruitier, and, some say, a more wearable 'cool girl' scent. Just make sure it works with your skin chemistry first.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Byredo Black Saffron - a powdery fragrance led by Black Violet, Leather, with leather depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
Its moderate performance and intriguing, slightly dark character make it suitable for evening dates or casual outings. While some wear it to the office, its bold leather and fruit notes might be too intense for some professional settings. It's definitely not one for sport.
Seasons
Best in spring and summer - the powdery, leather profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.
Occasions
Keep it for casual and daily - the powdery accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.
Similarity Breakdown
Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.
Shares 7 of its 8 notes, including Violet, Leather, Vetiver
Adds grapefruit
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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International (3)
Import charges may apply
These shops deliver to the United Kingdom from Italy. How import charges work