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Saffron

Real saffron is rare in perfume, so the note is usually built from lab-made materials that give a dry, leathery warmth with a metallic glint.

Everyday reference
It is the smell of a pinch of saffron threads soaking in warm water before cooking.
Versus Leather
Leather is smokier and more animal, while saffron is brighter and more metallic, with a hint of hay.
What to smell for
Notice a dry, bitter spice early on; it is a classic partner for rose and oud.
Related notes
Leather

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