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Saffron Cologne bottle Saffron EDC
EDC Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year 2023
££ Price Tier ££
Island Lush Eau de Parfum bottle Island Lush EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

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.
Statement
Our Verdict - Island Lush EDP
Divisive and aptly named, yet not for the reasons you'd expect. Forget tropical cocktails; this is a dense, spicy, leathery beast some call a masterpiece, others burnt toast. Try before you buy, it's certainly a conversation starter.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Saffron EDC
Island Lush EDP

Notes

Accords

Saffron Island Lush
100%
Woody
100%
75%
Warm Spicy
52%
58%
Amber
57%
Powdery
52%
45%
Leather
57%
Aromatic
52%
49%
Musky
49%
Metallic
45%
Smoky
Earthy
44%
Woody shared
100%
100%
Warm Spicy shared
75%
52%
58%
Powdery shared
57%
52%
Leather shared
45%
57%
52%
49%
49%
45%
44%

Performance

Saffron Island Lush
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

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.

Island Lush

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong woody, spicy, and leathery accords, and mentions of impressive longevity and projection, this scent is better suited to date nights or formal events. It may be too bold for an office setting and definitely not for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, warm spicy, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Saffron EDC
Island Lush EDP
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