BORNTOSTANDOUT 2022 EDP

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Drunk Saffron

by Honorine Blanc

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BORNTOSTANDOUT Drunk Saffron is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Honorine Blanc. Drunk Saffron opens with Cognac and Plum, settles into a heart of Leather, Saffron, and Coffee, and dries down to a base of Musk, Patchouli, and Vanilla. BORNTOSTANDOUT's Drunk Saffron carries a Statement verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This one's a divisive beast. Some find its boozy, syrupy charm utterly intoxicating, a "lickable" gourmand dream. Others are put off by a challenging opening, smelling everything from industrial plastic to medicinal cough syrup. One thing's for sure: it never sits quietly.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Luxurious
  • Edgy
  • Mysterious
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Drunk Saffron Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Cognac52%
Plum48%
Heartas listed
Saffron45%
Leather30%
Coffee25%
Baseas listed
Vanilla49%
Musk27%
Patchouli24%

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its intense, boozy and vanilla-rich profile makes it a stellar choice for dates and formal evening events, as many reviews suggest its 'sexy' and 'seductive' qualities. However, the strong opening and occasional divisive notes mean it’s not best suited for the office or casual daytime wear where subtlety is preferred.

Ingredients and allergens

ALCOHOL DENAT., FRAGRANCE(PARFUM), WATER(AQUA), BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL CINNAMATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, EUGENOL, ISOEUGENOL.

From a shop in the United Kingdom. Boxes sold in other countries can differ.

Named in this list, in standard patch-test panels

Other allergens named in this list

Lists change between batches and markets, so check the box of the bottle you have. "Parfum" covers substances the label does not name, and we highlight only the allergens we could match. If you have a diagnosed allergy, look for the name your clinic gave you on your own packaging.

About

Drunk Saffron opens with a heavy-hitting, boozy plum, thick and syrupy, before simmering down to a warm, spicy core of saffron and coffee-tinged leather. The dry-down settles into a rich, creamy vanilla softened by musk and a hint of earthy patchouli. It’s a decadent journey, shifting from an intense initial hit to a smooth, gourmand finish.

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