BYREDO BLACK SAFFRON

Byredo Black Saffron is a unisex eau de parfum inspired by the deep cultural and symbolic resonance of saffron — a spice associated with fire, purity, spirituality, and heritage in Indian culture, which influenced Byredo’s founder, Ben Gorham. The scent blends spicy warmth, fruity brightness, floral complexity, and woody depth into a modern, distinctive composition.

• Style / Character: Intense, warm, versatile, gender-neutral amber-woody scent.

Olfactory Notes

 Top Notes

• Juniper Berries – crisp, slightly green-fruity and aromatic

• Pomelo – bright citrus freshness

• Saffron – warm, spicy, slightly leathery and resinous
  These opening elements give a zesty, spicy, and slightly aromatic impression.

 Heart (middle) Notes

• Black Violet – dark, slightly powdery floral

• Cristal Rose – delicate, rosy transparency

• Accord Cuir (Leather Accord) – warm, rich leathery nuance
  This stage deepens the scent with floral softness tempered by leather-like richness.

Base Notes

• Blonde Woods – warm, light woodiness

• Raspberry – fruity, slightly tart sweetness

• Vetiver – earthy, woody grounding
  The base wraps the composition in woody warmth with gentle fruitiness and earthy undertones.

Ingredients

The official formulation list on Byredo’s website includes a mix of carrier, fragrance, and aroma-compound ingredients commonly used in high-end perfumes. Ingredients may vary slightly by region or packaging, so always check the physical label before use.

Base components:

• Alcohol Denat. (Alcohol) – solvent for perfume oils

• Parfum (Fragrance) – blend of aromatic compounds

• Aqua (Water)

• Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene – floral/citrus scent building blocks

• Butyl Methoxydibenzoylmethane – UV absorber

• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E) – antioxidant

• Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Geraniol, Linalool – floral-type aroma compounds

• Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Citral – woody/floral nuances

• Methyl 2-Octynoate, Eugenol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Alcohol, Farnesol – scent fixatives and floral nuances

Note: These are typical fragrance palette ingredients; the specific “fragrance” blend (Parfum) is proprietary and not fully disclosed.

• Spicy-citrus and warm at first, then morphing to

• Soft florals balanced with leatheriness, then

• Woody-amber warmth with a fruit accent in the base.

Its saffron note isn’t always sharp but acts as a warm spice anchor woven throughout the scent journey