Saffron Rose Absolute by Perry Ellis

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Saffron Rose Absolute is an oriental floral fragrance combining the warmth of saffron and the rich, resinous depth of labdanum and incense with the softness of rose and creamy sandalwood. This blend creates a balanced scent that is both spicy and floral, with a subtle earthiness from the woody base. Those drawn to complex, warm florals with a touch of smoky incense and exotic spice will find this fragrance appealing.

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Castiamanti

Castiamanti by Agatho £305.00

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  • Key notes:
  • amber
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • myrtle
  • oud
  • rose
  • saffron
  • Aromagroups:
  • spicy
  • woody

In fleeting top notes Myrtle, fragile as the promises of love, encounters the preciousness of saffron, merging into an indomitable desire for eros.

The luxuriant notes of honey are exalted by the jasmine night breeze that pervades the home of the chaste lovers, among the frescoes, on a thalamus of rose petals.

The mysterious notes of incense and sweet vanilla blend with the oriental contamination of amber and labdanum that fades into the ancient aroma of agar wood, sealing the essence of Castiamanti, expression of rich Pompeii.

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Moth
  • Key notes:
  • ambergris
  • cinnamon
  • gaiac / guaiac wood
  • heliotrope
  • honey
  • incense
  • orris (iris root)
  • rose
  • saffron
  • smoke
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

Perfumer: Tomoo Inaba

Rich and gothic Moth starts with a heavy dose of dark spices to jolt your senses before settling into a dusting of honey-sweet rose and powdery florals. Slowly, it tests its wings, taking flight on an exotic journey of nagarmotha, guaiac wood and patchouli. Beneath it all lingers a smoky undertone that serves as a constant reminder to fluttering creatures of the danger in the tantalizing flame.

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Genesis

Genesis by Brandt £185.00

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  • Key notes:
  • leather
  • rose
  • saffron
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #sexy
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy
  • woody

A wet and moody rose unfurls its dark petals, releasing the ancient aphrodisiac of saffron, along with bitter/fresh cassis. Javanol, an aromachemical summoning a rose-inflected sandalwood, creates the powerful sillage. Natural sandalwood and a warm tobacco ground the fragrance, adding depth and richness. Kashmir Fusion rounds out the velvety effect with its woody amber-musk.

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S24

S24 by Maysson £140.00

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  • Key notes:
  • benzoin
  • birch
  • hazelnut
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • leather
  • saffron
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

The name S24 refers to the double S in the Maysson brand logo, paired with 24 to signify the very first perfume the house released in 2024. Bitter/nutty notes of saffron and hazelnut accent the woody-leather theme, softened by amber, benzoin and toffee. A fragrance summoning new beginnings, confidence and determination.

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Sacreste

Sacreste by Laboratorio Olfattivo £120.00

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  • Key notes:
  • cashmeran
  • cedarwood
  • incense
  • labdanum
  • saffron
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • woody

The Nero collection

“Sacreste comes out from the study of another perfume that I have been trying to realize for eight years. Two years ago I received a trial fragrance by Luca Maffei which was characterized by an incense note I really like. We have been working on that note, finishing it and making it sensual until we arrived at the final project, that I completely love.”

Roberto Drago, LO's owner

  • Key notes:
  • incense
  • kyphi
  • labdanum
  • leather
  • mineral accord
  • petrichor
  • saffron
  • vetiver
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • unconventional
  • woody

The third volume in the Revenants series takes inspiration from the works of architect Nicolas Hawksmoor (1661-1736) whose foreboding structures define London's urban landscape even today.

Hawksmoor - referred to as ‘the Devil’s architect’ - continues to provoke interest for his distinctive churches, which introduced elements of Egyptology into traditional ecclesiastical settings. These curious architectural details, and his recent reputation as a Freemason has prompted speculation that occult symbolism influenced his methods, and imbued his designs with an inherent ‘terror and magnificence’.

By contrasting darkness with invigorating complexity, perfumer Pia Long has combined a vivid olfactory impression of the man, his works and his myth. Accords of Somalian Incense, dry woods and wet stone meld with opium smoke, papyrus and kyphi, underpinned by a base of Haitian vetiver and precious resins. 

The product’s packaging bears a representation of Hawksmoor’s celebrated work – Christ Church Spitalfields in East London.

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Ember Shaan

Ember Shaan by Byermia £130.00

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  • Key notes:
  • chocolate
  • coffee
  • gun powder
  • incense
  • oud
  • rose
  • sandalwood
  • tobacco
  • Tags:
  • #smoky
  • #sweet
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • spicy

“Shaan” is a Sanskrit name meaning greatness and majesty. The  perfumer intertwines the name with the legend of the Egyptian pharaoh Thutmose, the conquering leader whose final battle was foretold by the oracles. Ember Shaan is a fragrance that shifts and evolves, reflecting the concept of victory intertwined with sorrow. With a variety of ouds and frankincenses, this extrait explores how a bright fire fades into a smouldering ember, while also deepening into something more profound. Coffee, rose and sandalwood combine their rich effects into an olfactory syrup that infuses the woods, while spicy opoponax and stony gunpowder add punctuation and surprise.

  • Key notes:
  • buddawood
  • cassia
  • frankincense
  • incense
  • rose
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #beast
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • woody

BAROSSA VALLEY

LUTHERAN SETTLERS
Stone Steeples, Sacred Oils

PEWS OF GUILT
Tolling Bells, Thou Shalt Not

ANCIENT VINES
Swirling Incense, Whispered Confessions

FORGIVENESS MINE
Bread, Wine

Scent: Ancient, Spiritual, Woody(rich), Fresh, Balsamic

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Soul Of My Soul

Soul Of My Soul by Etat Libre d'Orange £240.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • incense
  • orris (iris root)
  • rose
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #powdery
  • Aromagroups:
  • leather
  • woody

The Orange Extraordinaire collection.

How many beautiful incense fragrances do we need? At least one more.

Presenting Soul of My Soul, a soft cloud of smooth sandalwood, creamy sweet rose, powdery fresh orris root and vanilla.


Inspiration:


“He breathes into my ear
until my soul
takes on His fragrance.
He is the soul of my soul –
How can I escape?
But why would any soul in this world
want to escape from the Beloved?”


Rumi

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Tears On Mystic Sands

Tears On Mystic Sands by Mystikum £190.00

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  • Key notes:
  • bergamot
  • freesia
  • incense
  • rose
  • sandalwood
  • Tags:
  • #fresh
  • Aromagroups:
  • floral
  • vintage/old school
  • woody

This fragrance evokes the bittersweet beauty of love lost and longed for. The complex sweetness of lychee and davana lead into the plush pleasures of rose oil, oud, leather and musk, sharpened with incense. The poetry of memories.

Perfumer: Mark Buxton

About Saffron Rose Absolute by Perry Ellis

How does Saffron Rose Absolute compare to these similar fragrances?
Saffron Rose Absolute balances rose and saffron with smoky incense and a creamy sandalwood base, creating a warm, oriental floral. The listed fragrances share some of these notes but vary in elements like sweetness, leather, freshness, and smokiness, offering different interpretations of the oriental floral style.
Which fragrances here are the most smoky compared to Saffron Rose Absolute?
Moth, S24, Ember Shaan, and Terror & Magnificence emphasise smoky notes more strongly than Saffron Rose Absolute, incorporating ingredients like smoke, birch, gunpowder, and vetiver to deepen the smoky character.
Are there any fragrances here with a fresher take on the saffron and rose theme?
Sacreste, Religious Guilt Spritz, and Tears On Mystic Sands offer fresher or more transparent interpretations by adding notes like cedarwood, frankincense, freesia, and bergamot, lightening the oriental floral composition.