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Tobacco Blaze Eau de Parfum bottle Tobacco Blaze EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
M Gender U
2013 Year -
££ Price Tier £
No.438 Black Saffron Parfum bottle No.438 Black Saffron Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Tobacco Blaze EDP
This one's a wild card - you'll either love or loathe its unapologetic intensity. Don't even *think* about blind buying; this beast demands a test drive. If you're after something daring and distinctive, prepare for a polarising journey.
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
Tobacco Blaze EDP
No.438 Black Saffron Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 43% vs 44%
Only in No.438 Black Saffron
Juniper 30% Grapefruit 26%
Shared Notes
Violet 20% vs 41%
Only in No.438 Black Saffron
Leather 59%
Only in Tobacco Blaze
Leather 100%

Accords

Tobacco Blaze No.438 Black Saffron
100%
Leather
50%
80%
Warm Spicy
35%
70%
Woody
40%
69%
Powdery
66%
Animalic
64%
Oud
63%
Fruity
35%
Spicy
55%
50%
Metallic
50%
Patchouli
Leather shared
100%
50%
Warm Spicy shared
80%
35%
Woody shared
70%
40%
69%
66%
Oud
64%
Fruity shared
63%
35%
55%
50%
50%

Performance

Tobacco Blaze No.438 Black Saffron
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Tobacco Blaze

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its beastly performance with strong projection and longevity, Tobacco Blaze simply overwhelms an office environment. Its bold, leathery, and warm spicy character is perfect for seductive dates or making a statement at formal events, but it's far too intense for casual wear or sport.

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
83%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Tobacco Blaze EDP
No.438 Black Saffron Parfum
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