199 community ratings

Byzantium Saffron (Eau de Parfum)

2013UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.7/ 10

Community score
199 ratings

The Merchant Of Venice Byzantium Saffron Eau de Parfum is a unisex scent that opens with Greek saffron and thyme and settles on a sweet, spicy base of patchouli, crystal amber and vanilla.

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Skunky's take: Floral accords up front; keep it from the bees.

How does it perform?

From 162 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.5 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.0 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

8.5 /10

Talks even from the shelf.

Value for money

7.1 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

84% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Greek saffron

Thyme

Heart notesfirst few hours

Cedarwood White lily

White suede

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Indonesian patchouli Crystal amber Vanilla

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Byzantium Saffron (Eau de Parfum) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring further behind. It leans towards evenings and nights out, though many also wear it for leisure. Votes for masculine and feminine are close, so it sits somewhere in between.

The top pairs Greek saffron with thyme for a spicy start. In the heart, cedarwood, white lily and white suede add a floral, woody softness. The base of Indonesian patchouli, crystal amber and vanilla turns sweeter, while resinous, smoky and leathery tones run through it. The Merchant Of Venice Liberty and Dior Fahrenheit Parfum have a close profile.