Byredo Black Saffron: released in 2012, leather, fruity and woody, about 6h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Byredo Black Saffron dupe we found is The Woods Collection Glow — 88% match, about $45 (estimate) versus about $200 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Byredo Black Saffron dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Byredo Black Saffron | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Woods Collection Glow | 88% | about $45* (−77%) | 7h vs 6h | 8/10 |
| 2 | Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme | 85% | about $35* (−82%) | 8h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 3 | Amouroud Safran Rare | 83% | about $60* (−70%) | 7h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 4 | Nishane Suede et Safran | 80% | about $55* (−72%) | 9h vs 6h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Maison Alhambra By Saffron | 91% | about $25* (−87%) | 5h vs 6h | 7/10 |
Evokes the same leathery, spicy elegance as Byredo Black Saffron, balancing dark notes with a touch of sweetness.
It shares its leather, woody and aromatic accords with Byredo Black Saffron, opens on Saffron and Juniper Berries too, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 103 community ratings.
Leans into the intense, high-quality leather and raspberry accord that defines the character of Byredo Black Saffron.
It shares its leather, fruity and sweet accords with Byredo Black Saffron, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 8h against 6h and carries 3,916 community ratings.
A rich, spicy composition that mirrors the prominent saffron and leather notes present in Byredo Black Saffron.
It shares its warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords with Byredo Black Saffron, lasts about 7h against 6h and carries 237 community ratings.
Focuses on the soft, suede-like leather and aromatic spice elements reminiscent of the Byredo classic.
It shares its leather, warm spicy and powdery accords with Byredo Black Saffron, opens on Saffron too, lasts about 9h against 6h and carries 698 community ratings.
Captures the distinct interplay of leather and saffron found in Byredo Black Saffron, offering a similar sophisticated and slightly fruity profile.
It shares its woody, leather and aromatic accords with Byredo Black Saffron, opens on Saffron and Juniper Berries too, lasts about 5h against 6h and carries 84 community ratings.
Maison Alhambra By Saffron, at about $25 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 85% less than Byredo Black Saffron.
Nishane Suede et Safran, at about 9h on skin, against about 6h for Byredo Black Saffron.
Maison Alhambra By Saffron, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
Byredo Black Saffron itself sells from €170 (50 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — The Woods Collection Glow saves you about $225 a year against Byredo Black Saffron. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, these cover it: Nishane Suede et Safran (8.5h) and Rasasi La Yuqawam Homme (8.1h) — 2 of 5.
Byredo Black Saffron notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-05.