The Merchant of Venice 2013 EDP

U ££ Acquired

Byzantium Saffron

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The Merchant of Venice Byzantium Saffron is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. Byzantium Saffron opens with Lemon, Pepper, Saffron, and Thyme, settles into a heart of Suede, Rhubarb, Cedar, and Lily, and dries down to a base of Amber and Patchouli. The Merchant of Venice's Byzantium Saffron carries an Acquired verdict, a warm spicy-led wear.

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.
  • Luxurious
  • Sophisticated
  • Warm
  • Mysterious
  • Confident
Byzantium Saffron Eau de Parfum bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Performance

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

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall
Also Works:
Winter

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

Best 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.

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About

Byzantium Saffron unfolds with a pungent, almost medicinal saffron, sharpened by pepper and a whisper of lemon and thyme. This quickly softens into a supple suede heart, where subtle florals like lily and lilac weave through the dominant leather, underpinned by a warm, gently balsamic amber. Patchouli provides an earthy depth, rounding out this opulent scent.