Fragrances inspired by Black Saffron Eau de Parfum
The original
Black Saffron
Byredo
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedOur verdict
Black Saffron Absolu leans into a bolder leather accord, making it less about subtle saffron and more about a commanding presence.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Violet, Leather
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
Choose Vibrant Sensual Saffron when
You enjoy unique and challenging fragrance combinations.
What they share
Every one of its 8 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Violet, Leather
The main difference
Near-identical note list, differs in proportion
What they share
Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Juniper, Violet, Leather
The main difference
Without grapefruit
Our verdict
Black Saffron Absolu leans into a bolder, more assertive leather accord, making it a statement fragrance, while By Saffron is a more affordable gamble.
What they share
Shares 6 of its 9 notes, including Juniper, Violet, Leather
The main difference
Adds pomelo and rose, drops cashmeran and grapefruit
Choose By Saffron when
You're on a budget and looking for a bargain.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Leather, Saffron, Raspberry
The main difference
Adds amberwood and litchi, drops cashmeran and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 4 of its 9 notes, including Violet, Leather, Saffron
The main difference
Adds cardamom and cherry, drops cashmeran and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 3 of its 16 notes, including Leather, Saffron, Raspberry
The main difference
Adds amberwood and cardamom, drops cashmeran and grapefruit
What they share
Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Leather, Saffron, Raspberry
The main difference
Adds cashmeran and grapefruit, drops amberwood and benzoin
Scent profile
How we judge a match
We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.
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Inspired-by fragrances. Not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by Byredo. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.