Byzantium Saffron Eau de Parfum vs Meydan Eau de Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Byzantium Saffron EDP

This is a luxurious saffron-leather blend that's both elegant and a bit of a chameleon. Some find it a richly complex tapestry, while others are left underwhelmed by its fleeting nature, especially with newer batches. Try before you buy, as skin chemistry plays a massive role.

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Our Verdict - Meydan EDP

Meydan is a bold, take-no-prisoners leather. It's a proper Middle Eastern beast, demanding attention and oozing luxury. Definitely not a blind buy unless you live for powerful, unapologetic leather scents.

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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising

Calming

Character Playful

Serious

Sentiment Uplifting

Brooding

Byzantium Saffron EDP

Meydan EDP

Notes

Heart Notes

Base Notes

Patchouli 50% Amber 50%

Base Notes

Leather 16% Patchouli 10% Vetiver 10% Guaiac Wood 10% Sandalwood 9% Musk 9% Benzoin 9% Amber 9% Tonka Bean 9% Vanilla 8%

Shared Notes

Saffron 32% vs 11%

Only in Byzantium Saffron

Pepper 24% Thyme 22% Lemon 22%

Only in Meydan

Lavender 10% Cypress 9% Cardamom 9% Styrax 9% Nutmeg 9% Bergamot 9% Artemisia 9% Cinnamon 8% Grapefruit 8% Apple 8%

Only in Byzantium Saffron

Suede 31% Cedar 21% Lily 17% Lilac 16% Rhubarb 15%

Shared Notes

Patchouli 50% vs 10%

Amber 49% vs 8%

Only in Meydan

Leather 16% Vetiver 10% Guaiac Wood 10% Sandalwood 9% Musk 9% Benzoin 9% Tonka Bean 9% Vanilla 8%

Accords

Byzantium Saffron Meydan

100%

Warm Spicy

81%

83%

Woody

100%

98%

Leather

82%

63%

Aromatic

78%

63%

Fresh Spicy

73%

66%

Patchouli

64%

Amber

65%

64%

Musky

62%

Powdery

51%

Tobacco

60%

55%

Metallic

Animalic

55%

Oud

55%

Warm Spicy shared

100%

81%

Woody shared

83%

100%

Leather shared

98%

82%

Aromatic shared

63%

78%

Fresh Spicy shared

63%

73%

Patchouli

66%

Amber shared

64%

65%

Musky

64%

Powdery shared

62%

51%

Tobacco

60%

Metallic

55%

Animalic

55%

Oud

55%

Performance

Byzantium Saffron Meydan

Moderate (4-6h)

Longevity

Long (6-10h)

Strong

Projection

Strong

Intensity

Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Byzantium Saffron

Seasons

Best For:

Autumn

Also Works:

Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Also Works:

Casual

Its rich, warm spicy and leather profile, described as opulent and sensual, makes it perfect for formal events and dates. However, its often reported moderate sillage and sometimes disappointing longevity prevent it from being overpowering for office wear.

Meydan

Seasons

Best For:

Spring Autumn Winter

Also Works:

Summer

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:

Date Formal

Its beastly performance and powerful, attention-grabbing leather and spicy profile make it too much for the office or casual wear. It truly shines in formal or evening date settings where its luxurious and bold character can make a lasting impression.