Novellista 2022 Edp

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Saffron Whisper

by Amandine Galliano

Novellista Saffron Whisper is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2022, created by Amandine Galliano. Saffron Whisper settles into a heart of Rose, Raspberry, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Birch, Saffron, and Incense. Novellista's Saffron Whisper carries a Statement verdict, a rose-led wear.

Saffron Whisper is a divisive beast: some find it a captivating, intensely woody-rose experience, while others recoil from what they perceive as a jarring, synthetic brew. It's bold, memorable, but certainly not a blind buy.
  • Bold
  • Mysterious
  • Warm
  • Woody
  • Masculine
Saffron Whisper Eau de Parfum bottle

ScentArt

Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 2%
Floral 30%
Fruity 14%
Green 4%
Sweet 19%
Warm 26%
Woody 13%
Earthy 15%
Animalic 11%
Fresh 5%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Performance

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

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Given its dense, intense rose-oud profile and comments on its strong projection, Saffron Whisper is too overwhelming for office or casual wear. It leans heavily towards evening and formal events, or intimate dates where its bold character can be appreciated.

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About

This scent plunges you into a dense, almost gothic rose garden, where dark, jammy raspberries intertwine with the green, slightly metallic notes of geranium. The heart beats with a warm, spiced pulse of saffron and smouldering incense, all grounded by the earthy, leathery depth of birch and the unmistakable resinous bite of oud. It's a rich, enveloping composition that commands attention.