Fragrances inspired by Crystal Saffron Extrait
The original
Crystal Saffron
Matière Première
The two side by side
Our verdict
Editor reviewedWhat they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Musk, Ambroxan, Saffron
The main difference
Adds incense, drops frankincense and myrrh
Our verdict
Crystal Saffron and Saffron Elixir both showcase saffron's bold, spicy character with metallic edges, but differ significantly in intensity and price.
What they share
Shares 1 of its 7 notes, including Saffron
The main difference
Adds amber and caramel, drops ambroxan and frankincense
Choose Saffron Elixir when
You're on a budget but still want a saffron fragrance.
What they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Musk, Ambroxan, Saffron
The main difference
Adds incense, drops frankincense and myrrh
What they share
Shares 3 of its 4 notes, including Musk, Ambroxan, Saffron
The main difference
Adds incense, drops frankincense and myrrh
What they share
Shares 2 of its 6 notes, including Musk, Saffron
The main difference
Adds ambergris and patchouli, drops ambroxan and frankincense
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Musk, Saffron
The main difference
Adds amber and oud, drops ambroxan and frankincense
What they share
Shares 2 of its 9 notes, including Musk, Saffron
The main difference
Adds amber and cedar, drops ambroxan and frankincense
What they share
Shares 2 of its 5 notes, including Musk, Saffron
The main difference
Adds amber and oud, drops ambroxan and frankincense
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 Matière Première. Match scores are our estimate of how alike two perfumes smell, calculated from their published notes, not a measurement. How we score similarity.