Byredo Black Saffron Absolu is a unisex leather, warm spicy, rose and animalic fragrance, released in 2025.
It opens with Saffron, Pomelo and Juniper Berries, a heart of Leather, Rose and Black Violet, and dries down to Raspberry, Blonde Woods and Vetiver.
On skin it lasts around 8 hours, projects 8/10, leaves 6/10 sillage.
Byredo Black Saffron Absolu sells from €215 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
Looking for a cheaper dupe? See 5 scent-matched alternatives to Byredo Black Saffron Absolu.
Delivers a heavy, uncompromising leather experience akin to the deeper facets found in Byredo Black Saffron.
Byredo Black Saffron Absolu is a unisex leather, warm spicy, rose and animalic fragrance, released in 2025. It opens with Saffron, Pomelo and Juniper Berries, a heart of Leather, Rose and Black Violet, and dries down to Raspberry, Blonde Woods and Vetiver.
On skin, Byredo Black Saffron Absolu lasts around 8 hours on skin, projects 8/10, leaves 6/10 sillage.
The closest alternative to Byredo Black Saffron Absolu is Tom Ford Ombré Leather (2018) with an estimated similarity of 85%. AltScent tracks 5 scent-matched alternatives.
Alfa Romeo Perfumes Black, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 95% less than Byredo Black Saffron Absolu.
Tom Ford Tuscan Leather, at about 8h on skin, against about 8h for Byredo Black Saffron Absolu.
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