Black Saffron Eau de Parfum bottle Black Saffron
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2025 Year 2021
£££££ Price Tier £
Cuir Noir Eau de Parfum bottle Cuir Noir

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Black Saffron
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 - Cuir Noir
This one's a proper grown-up leather, sophisticated and a bit moody. It's not for the faint of heart - expect a confident swagger, not a shy whisper. A genuine stunner if you fancy turning heads.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 7% 8%
Floral 17% 18%
Fruity 10% 15%
Green 7% 11%
Sweet 15% 16%
Warm 14% 11%
Woody 24% 21%
Earthy 13% 15%
Animalic 16% 12%
Fresh 12% 14%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Black Saffron EdP
Cuir Noir EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 48% vs 33%
Pomelo 26% vs 33%
Juniper 25% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Leather 41% vs 33%
Violet 29% vs 66%
Only in Black Saffron
Rose 29%
Shared Notes
Raspberry 32% vs 50%
Vetiver 30% vs 50%
Only in Black Saffron
Blond Woods 37%

Accords

Black Saffron Cuir Noir
100%
Leather
70%
Aromatic
100%
45%
Woody
81%
70%
Warm Spicy
62%
54%
Violet Floral
68%
50%
Fruity
68%
Citrus
68%
Sweet
64%
56%
Rose
56%
Animalic
Earthy
56%
52%
Metallic
47%
Powdery
45%
Smoky
Leather shared
100%
70%
100%
Woody shared
45%
81%
Warm Spicy shared
70%
62%
Violet Floral shared
54%
68%
Fruity shared
50%
68%
68%
64%
56%
56%
56%
52%
47%
45%

Performance

Black Saffron Cuir Noir
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Strong
Intensity
Strong

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.

Cuir Noir

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold leather and woody accords, combined with a noticeable sillage, make it perhaps too strong for a conservative office environment. However, this same intensity lends itself perfectly to date nights and formal events where making an impression is key.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
92%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
97%
Accord
52%
Key Similarities

Both share Leather, Warm Spicy, Violet Floral accords and Violet, Juniper notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Black Saffron
Cuir Noir
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