Saffron
Saffron suggests a dry, warm spice with leathery, hay-like and sometimes metallic nuances. It is more textural and savory than a sugary baking spice.
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It gives rose, oud and amber a distinctive dry warmth and adds contrast to soft musks or fruit.
The note’s placement and prominence depend on the complete composition.
Understanding this note
Natural saffron extracts and saffron-like aroma materials can both contribute. A listed saffron note does not establish the use of harvested saffron stigmas.
Related notes to explore
Rose →
Rose can smell fresh and lemony, richly petal-like, honeyed, spicy or softly powdery
Oud →
Oud ranges from dark, resinous wood to smoky, leathery and animalic impressions
Leather →
Leather can evoke supple hide, dry suede, smoky tar or a polished, slightly animalic warmth
Amber →
Amber usually suggests a warm blend of resins, soft vanilla and balsamic sweetness
Material references
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