Crystal Saffron

This is absolutely amazing! It is one of those scents that I imagined exactly right before testing it. Because I already have Asabi No. 2 which is also similar and very good but Crystal Saffron is much stronger and lasts longer. For those who don't like the strength and loudness (and possibly leather) may try that Asabi No. 2. I don't know what is the most special element in Crystal Saffron, maybe ambroxan? I don't smell any incense here and I find it unnecessary anyway. For comparison, I have a few incense or incense-like scents and I like those exactly because incense is strong and nice there. They are totally different from CS. Here, instead of incense there is serene crystalline clarity which is so captivating. Some call it the essence of BR540. Edit: now having a full bottle of it I haven't even sprayed it yet but I'm just smelling the nozzle and am constantly surprised: how is it possible that a scent like that exists? This scent became immediately one of my best scents. Edit2, 3 months later: having used it a few times and more, I've learned that this is The Most "Nuclear" thing I've ever smelt and had (well, besides that Lattafa's Thouq which was so unbearable and nuclear too that I had to get it out of my apartment even). I used it carefully, at least I thought so, and on the clothes only, but when visiting a few events and having it on, some people looked at me with a question on their face and I had to admit after a while that it was this nuclear thing that had somehow escaped too much and this in the situation where I had sprayed it on my shirt under a sweater only. Dear oh dear! And I've never been fond of suffocating people around me, I don't think that's something I'd enjoy doing (I prefer elusive kind of Another 13 effect). Now I am very careful and write this to warn others. BUT: I just love this smell anyway, it is one of the best ever and I just keep it listed as my signature scent even though I don't use it often when outside.

I heard great things about this house, so I decided to try this one and Bois d'Ebene. And wow... Crystal Saffron really blew me away. I had high expectations because I love saffron as a fragrance note, and wanted something that was wearable for me as a guy and suited my taste. Right off of the bat, this immediately reminded me of Slow Explosions by Imaginary Authors. The sexy, strong, slightly rubbery/abrasive combination of saffron and leather they share is beautiful. I find that fragrance to be overall a little too much for my taste though, and not something practical for me to own. This however, is honestly amazing. A true saffron bomb. I can kind of see the comparisons to BR540, but I wouldn't say they're alike. This is absolutely nowhere near as sweet, which I consider to be a good thing. I also really appreciate the simplicity, as this is fairly linear, and once it dries down it's just a masterful and elegant blend of saffron, suede, and ambroxan. It has the perfect alluring mix of sexiness and sophistication, but with a touch of sweet playfulness that makes for a really enjoyable scent bubble. Additionally, I could see why people say this is good for layering. The first time I sampled this I sprayed it over where I earlier tested Toy Boy without realizing it, and this profile with a backdrop of spicy, musky rose? Literally one of the best layering combos I have ever tried. And yes, this stuff really is as nuclear as people say. Recently I wore a sweater to work that I was wearing when I sprayed it on my neck days before, and it took me off guard because it was projecting faintly the whole day when I never even sprayed it directly on the sweater. I'm tempted to just buy a smaller decant instead of a bottle because I don't see how anyone can go through 100ml of this in a single lifetime.

I think this fragrance is a showcase on saffron. But first, I'll start with what I don't like, which keeps this from being a perfect 10/10 for me. It's the ambroxan. After the saffron has run its course (4-6 hours), you're left with a base of ambroxan, which can be found in many fragrances. Now let's talk about the good: Saffron.The saffron is displayed so well here that you get to experience every nook and cranny of this wonderful and expensive material. The musk, incense, and even the ambroxan, act as spotlights, shining brightly on the saffron exposing every angle, nuance, and facet of the flower pistil and stamen. Easily my favorite from the house (although I liked most of them to varying degrees) and the only one I felt was worthy of purchasing. This is, in my opinion, THE reference fragrance on saffron. Sent 9/10 Performance 9/10 P. S. No no resemblance to the sickly sweet BR540. The atmospheric saffron/leathery vibe is closer to Ganymede

I think I may just be be a fangirl of Mattiere Premiere, so read this with a grain of salt if you aren't :) I have heard from a lover of saffron in perfumery that this particular one (and other MP fragrances) was "just too much" - suffocating, unbalanced, too loud For me it's exactly what the names suggests - saffron spice in a crystal glass - it's pure, clean, airy... I think I am lacking adjectives... I don't find it synthetic although I do get what the reviewers below mean - it's STRONG, but to me it smells pure I think it will feel fresh on a hot summary day, but I shall see, now it's just lukewarm spring outside To be sure, this is not a crowd pleaser and not a safe blind buy - you do need to like musk and saffron, and incense, because you clearly feel all of those But I do think this house knows what they are doing, because I do not like white florals and I did enjoy French Flower a lot as well

This is a dry, metallic, cool toned, molecular, saffron bomb. I can see how some people would dislike this but I find it quite intoxicating and addicting. In order to like this you must enjoy ambroxan. It is very synthetic so those who are sensitive to those aroma chemical notes will likely dislike this. My husband said it reminded him of Initio’s Side Effect, which I personally can’t quite understand. As a woman I would gladly wear this but I believe it to be unisex leaning masculine. The performance is strong! Edit: My husband has redacted his previous comparison with Side Effect and noted it's similarity to Rosendo Mateu 5. This I can understand, I think CS is harsher and cooler toned. Rosendo 5 is a warmer, sweeter airier version. Though I still adore Crystal Saffron, I think it would be redundant in my collection being that I own and love Rosendo 5.