Saffron, the spice that comes from the dried stigmas of the saffron crocus, has been cultivated for more than three and a half millennia and is considered one of the most delicious substances in the world. With its beautiful, intense yellow-orange colour and hay-like scent, it has been used as a spice and colouring agent, as well as a medicine and fragrance. The use of saffron as a sexual stimulant dates back to biblical times, when the Egyptians used saffron in perfumes and body cleansers for wealthy people such as Cleopatra. Saffron was adopted by the Persians in the 11th–12th century BC, where its use and cultivation quickly spread throughout the country.
‘Saffron has always been part of my Indian upbringing, both for its smell and its taste and colour. It is sacred to all Hindus, it gives Buddhist robes their colour and has become a symbol of India. Byredo's ‘Black Saffron’ is a fragrance inspired by this idea of sublime unity. As I grew up, I learned more about my heritage, and this fragrance has contributed greatly to that process.’ – Ben Gorham, founder and creative director of Byredo
The fragrance “Black Saffron”, an oriental composition, opens with a light citrus accent of Asian grapefruit and fresh juniper berries, embedded in a relaxing golden sillage of saffron from Kashmir. At the heart is black violet, nestled in a leathery accord where the dark, dry composition is lifted by the delicate transparency of crystal rose. At the base, light woods add radiant warmth and harmony, underscored by staccato notes of juicy raspberry.
Byredo - Black Saffron
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Byredo is a Stockholm-based company that specialises in the production of exquisitely crafted, high-quality fragrances.Byredo was founded in 2006 by Ben Gorham, who is still the owner and creative director of the company. Born in Sweden, he grew up in Canada and the USA. He studied at the Swedish Academy of Realistic Art in Stockholm and worked as an interior designer and basketball player before turning to the world of fragrance. With Byredo - the name stands for 'by redolence' - Ben Gorham is pursuing his own agenda: "I have always been fascinated by the world of scents and the way they affect my memories and impressions. With Byredo, I want to share my personal experiences and contribute to an almost collective memory that evokes places and times. I believe that tradition and innovation should be brought together, using modern approaches without neglecting the time-honoured techniques of perfumery.
With Byredo, Gorham has realised this almost traditional idea in a completely new way: The line shines with quality and absolute innovation. Not surprisingly, Gorham is also working with the best perfumers in the business - Olivia Giacobetti, Jerome Epinette and Michel Almairac have already been recruited. In a very short time, Byredo has become a renowned brand in the international niche market.