Crystal Saffron
| Extrait | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2024 | Year | 2018 |
| ££££ | Price Tier | ££ |
Portfolio Imperial Oud
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Which Should You Buy?
This extrait is a beast-mode saffron bomb with a divisive metallic edge. It's a love-it-or-hate-it scent that screams luxury and confident intensity, but definitely not for the faint of heart or those prone to headaches.
This used to be a beastly, animalic oud for the daring, but apparently Al Haramain have been sending out a different, watered-down version under the same name. If you can get your hands on the original, it's a love-it-or-hate-it powerhouse.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 5% | 0% |
| Fruity | 0% | 0% |
| Green | 0% | 0% |
| Sweet | 13% | 13% |
| Warm | 31% | 28% |
| Woody | 8% | 10% |
| Earthy | 16% | 21% |
| Animalic | 40% | 33% |
| Fresh | 13% | 11% |
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Base Notes
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Accords
Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.
Occasions
This extrait is incredibly potent with beast-mode projection and longevity, making it unsuitable for an office environment where it could easily overwhelm. However, its luxurious, sophisticated character makes it a superb choice for dates and formal events. You might get away with it casually with minimal sprays, but it's too much for active wear.
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
The original formulation is a beast-mode fragrance with strong projection and longevity, making it largely unsuitable for office wear. Its dark, sensual accords are perfect for date nights and formal evening events, but for casual wear it's quite intense.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Amber, Balsamic, Warm Spicy accords and Ambroxan, Myrrh notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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