Suede et Safran

When my Mum was young she loved Bandit. What a great start for a story ! :) Actually, the smell from my childhood which I associate with Mum is Calèche - but her inner self, her nature was rather Bandit though. I can't say about my Mum "when she grew old" - she never did - but, anyway, I sprayed a new rendition of Bandit on her receintly - she said "A bit similar !" Sorry for this sentimental part - a perfume is not just a smell, it's an idea ! The idea behind this absolutely wonderful Nishane fragrance is "stop mourning about great vintage, look around". Here we are - since vintage Bandit smells of whatever now, modern Bandit smells of anything a little bit similar, here we come - SUEDE et SAFRAN. Suede is really suede - soft and gentle, not leather at all, like often happens with other perfumes - suede turns into leather sooner than you have a chance to really enjoy it. Saffron is quite subtle, I can hardly discern it but caraway, ginger and even coriander (secret component, not mentioned by creators) play bass guitar and drums, when the suede is the lead vocalist, of course ! I realise that some old fashioned flower bouquet is missing compared with the old Bandit but it is substituted by tantalisingly tangy spice bouquet - surprise-surprise, nowadays spice shops are places for inspiration like flower shops used to be ages before and up the 20th century. Anyway - when I send SUEDE et SAFRAN to my Mum - she said "That's the Bandit I remember !" I know, it's not the best way to describe a great perfume through comparisson to the legend, but life goes on and legends for the future are being created today, now - and no doubts - this fragrance has pretty fat chances to be one of them !

@Petrichor - you nail it. Great review btw. I second many people after digging in to the reviews in the community. I bought ambre loup by rania j off twisted Lilly and let them know if they send samples I am really in to leather scents right now and to send me their best leather samples. This was obviously one of them. My first and immediate thought was Tuscan Leather clone. Then I put it on my left hand in generous proportion. Still Tuscan Leather..then I noticed it started to get a little sweet. So I looked up the notes. Ambre tote mixed with saffron and ginger make for a real real interesting composition. It's like a floral sweetness or a super fresh sweetness. Not cloying surgar at all. I need a little more time with this fragrance as this is just a first impression. But with how much hype TL gets, I think this should at least get some attention. I got to be honest, and don't care what anyone says or if I get any balloons and I say that bc I don't like Tuscan Leather. I do like this though. It's bc of the slight sweet and fresh undertones this has. TL is too in your face and strong like. I really like this fragrance. They are both about the same price, this being a little more. It only comes in 50ml and its $230.00. If you are a fan of very high end high quality leather scents with excellent longevity and projection, you would be missing out if you didn't sample this fragrance. If you tried to like Tuscan leather but just thought it was a little to harsh or something was a little off, you have to try this. I think we got so,etching here guys. This isn't CH for men leather, this is very refined all natural high end leather.

Suede et Safran from Nishane is best discovery of this year for me. I was hesitating to buy this one for few reasons: lack of reviews and some reviews says about animalic/gasoline notes which I’m not a big fan of. I risked it and when it was available I blind bought this bottle dressed in black & gold which by the way looks incredible. For me this is hidden gem of entire Nishane collection. Secret here to make the fragrance work for you is cold weather and max 2 sprays. Juice is extremely potent, it’s nothing for beginners but it’s very well blended. It has only few but very powerful notes. Some may find first 30minutes very challenging and initial opening is very strong (I spray 30min before going out). Starts with beautiful saffron smell (to me is similar saffron they use in Colognise) coupled with Ginger. After 5minutes leathery suede sneaks into componsition and starts to play main role until end – whole artistic performance of this fragrance takes around 12 hours and on clothes lasts days. I absolutely love this fragrance and to me there’s nothing animalic I would dislike. It’s all about leather, suede, slightly medicinal saffron and bitterness that makes whole composition addictive to me and keeps me sniffing my clothes or skin where I sprayed it. This is absolutely for winter-cold weather only and silage and performance is amazing. To me is very masculine fragrance. So happy I followed my instinct and bought this gem! Well done Nishane!

It's like Ombré Leather, but smoother and less smoky. It's like Tuscan Leather, but again, smoother, and with saffron instead of raspberry. I think it's much better than both - stronger, longer lasting, and not taking prisoners trying to make it a bit more mass appealing. All the notes smell much more natural and realistic. The ambrette note reminds me of Dior Homme Intense, but these fragrances are not similar. The saffron is very potent, as strong as leather, especially for the first 5 hours. You can imagine a longer lasting, stronger and more natural Tuscan, but less Tom Ford style and much, much more oriental, natural and spicy style. Some say there's a gasoline note, I don't get that. If you hate caroway like me don't worry, I don't get that either. Presentation is great. Beautiful packaging, very, very heavy cap. I'd like a better atomizer, like the one in Toy Boy

Wow!!!! What a criminally underrated fragrance! This is hands down the best blind buy of my life. Imagine a better version of Tuscan Leather... and yes, I know what you're thinking... but that's possible! Suède et Safran smells even richer, rounder, more natural, and it lasts forever! It's also a bit "dryer" at the beginning, but it becomes creamier in the dry down. I'm completely blown away! Got a great discount on it and... oh boy, I'm so glad I pulled the trigger! If you can get it at a discounter or with a friend, don't hesitate for a minute!!! Not that unique, but one of the best fragrances I've ever smelled - although I understand it can be polarizing. You have to love saffron and suede. Definitely not for the faint of heart!

I understand why people mention Tuscan Leather, and during the first few minutes, it does remind you of it. However, the resemblance fades after a few minutes, and it takes a different direction. While this is a leather fragrance with a similar scent profile, it is certainly not a Tuscan Leather clone. I find the saffron note more prominent in this one, and the absence of raspberry, along with the presence of ginger, makes it interesting. The suede in this fragrance gives it a slight earthy vibe that stays with you throughout the experience. The performance is great, and the longevity for me is 12h+. If you like leather scents, I highly recommend Suede et Safran. If I had to choose only one, I would pick this over Tuscan Leather.

Oh sweet baby Jesus. I love this juice. It smells like gas, like literally when you walk in that gas station and you fuel your car and you get all hmmmm that smells nice !!! What’s interesting is that the people in my circle who hate this gas scent hated the perfume too, so think of it as a test before sampling/buying. Strong power on my skin but not a projection monster. Bit of a leathery sillage. Love the ambrette in here! Strong strong saffron, kilometers away from that sweet one in BR540. It’s dry, it’s mature and serious, it’s confident. I’m a 24 yrs old woman and I rock that shit lmao. I understand it is a unisex frag, but a woman can pull this ! Gourmand and floral lovers, consider abstaining !

I thought I had been whacked by a sledgehammer at first whiff. It has a heavy, dark and serious scent, with leather being prominent. Ever been horseback riding on a Western saddle? Minutes later, the other notes start coming through, and you end up with the same darkness, but a more spicy and very pleasant scent. Best for autumn and winter but may be too heavy for the summer, unless you are in an air conditioned room. Wear it in the evening, perhaps to a formal gathering, and everyone WILL regard you with respectful curiosity. It can also be used to tone down floral scents when you layer it with Nishane’s Tuberoza or Hundred Silent Ways. A great buy! Rating: 8.5/10

what a great scent this is. It is also one of my favourites. It has something elegant. At the beginning I smell something fresh, similar to cucumber scent in a good way. I smell also the safran en leather pretty good too and after an hour it also starts to get a bit smoky and it gets better and better. Drydown is a real masterclass, fresh, creamy, leather and a bit deliciously smoky. Too me is just like the notes are in harmony with each other and dancing around me.... classy and high quality

LOVE THIS. very smooth and complex suede composition. Extremely classy. Unlike a lot of suede accords that end up to me just smelling like new shoes, this smells like perfume. I absolutely love this in and of itself, but the likeness to Tuscan leather is unmistakable, minus the raspberry, but much MUCH better. This is like pure Colombian to Tuscan Leather’s fentanyl laced park buys. Beast performance. Get your hands on this.

I loved this one. It opened up with strong leather, and cools down a bit after a while with (on me) a cucumber-ish freshness. The leather stays on until forever and the other notes is coming up to the surface after 30 min, perfectly blended with each other. It’s so potent so it’s stays on the whole night/day. If you’re in to leathery scents, this is a must to try :)

Just got this and I'm in love. I have Ombre Leather and PdM Godolphin i love both of them I have not smelled Tom ford TL but every one says this smells just tike it. This is very smooth more leather than Suede It pumps out some for sure. I love Nishane this make 15 fragances I have from them so far will be adding a lot more to the collection.

Suede et safran as many others are saying is a more pleasant Ombre leather/Tuscan leather scent just like godolphin. Or at least to my nose. Although this scent lasts longer than godolphin on my skin. So if you have PDM Godolphin at home i would not consider buying this. Overall great scent with a heavy leather tone and greenish notes to it.

Dare I say gourmand leather? That's right folks, I said it. No but this is really spicy with the whole saffron situation. You'll find the leather when you look for it, but it's a mature take on it. TFOL seems a bit sweeter in comparison and not as hit-you-in-the-face as Suede Safran. I've come to like this alot.

A fragrance worthy of wearing on summer nights and on winter days. Clean, fresh, subtle, yet remains deep and complex. I can see myself (and a man or a woman in their 30's and 40's) wearing this on special occasions even tho it would also make an excellent office fragrance. It's a 9/10 from me.

Beautiful fragrance. But to my nose this is almost identical to Montale's Aoud leather. Aoud leather was released 6 years before SES. And it's half the price for 100 ml. If money is not a problem for you I'd cop me a bottle of SES. Otherwise Aoud leather is a great, less expensive alternative.

Muskier, reacher, and smoother version of TL with better performance and quality. Has more saffron note and less berry sweetness. A suede note is softer than the rugged leather note in TL. Beast mode fragrance, good for winter and colder times of the year. Blind buy safe for leather lovers.

Leather and suede with a very gentle sweetness. Good mix of spice from the saffron. Projection is good but the longevity is insane. Sprayed this on a shirt I was wearing and smelled it two days later when I put it in the laundry. Great stuff if you’re a leather lover.

Outstanding performance I am in love with Nishane, I am picky and this lives up to my taste, I love their unique scents and absolutely beast mode with great longevity, they cracked and the code and yes this one suede et saffron is a winter fragrance ❤️

BEAST MODE ENGAGED. This is very much Tucson Leather.....but better in every way. I love the Ambrette note in here, this isn’t close enough to be a dupe but it’s certainly inspired by TL. Performance is absurd. Among the most nuclear of fragrances.