Using the most expensive spice that dates back to the 11th century AD
Paris Gallery has launched BYREDO
Saffron in the UAE. Saffron, the spice derived from the dried stigmas of the
Saffron Crocus, has been cultivated for more than 3500 years and remains one of
the world’s costliest substances. With its beautiful, intense golden-orange
colour and hay-like scent it has been used as a seasoning, dye, medicine and
fragrance. The use of saffron dates back to Biblical times when the Egyptians
used saffron in scents and body washes for the very wealthy, including Queen
Cleopatra. Saffron was brought to Kashmir by the Persians in the 11th/12th
century AD and its use and cultivation spread quickly throughout the country.
“Saffron has always been a part of
my Indian upbringing both in smell, taste and colour. Holy to all Hindus and
the colour of Buddhist robes, it has become a symbol for India. BYREDO’s ‘Black
Saffron’ is a fragrance inspired by this very idea of sublime unity. I have
grown to understand more about my heritage, and this fragrance is very much
about that process,” said Ben Gorham, Founder and Creative Director of BYREDO.
‘Black Saffron,’ is an oriental
composition opening with the bright citrus notes of the Asian Pomelo and crisp
Juniper Berries, mellowing into golden silage by Kashmiri Saffron. At the heart
lies Black Violet fused with a Leather Accord; their dark, dry composition born
aloft by the delicate transparency of Cristal Rose. At the base, Blond Woods
add radiant warmth and harmony, punctuated by staccatoed flashes of luscious
raspberry. The journey concludes with the gentle, earthy evocations of Haitian
Vetiver.
NOTES:
Top: Pomelo, Saffron, Juniper Berry
Heart: Black Violet, Accord Cuir,
Cristal Rose
Base: Blond Woods, Raspberry,
Vetiver
Price: 50ML – AED 590
Price: 100ML – AED 880
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