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Hetovenna – :
عطر نوتة الجلود حاضرة و لكن ليست قوية العطر به شبه من توبيكات لذر الى أنه اخف منه في الفوحان و الثباث يعتبر مرضي الى حدا ما العطر مناسب لمن لم يعجبهم توسكان لذر لقوة نوتة الجلود او من لا يحبون العطور القوية بالمجمل عطر رسمي جميل يمكن استعماله في اي وقت و في المساء يكون اجمل
antonderberg – :
This is the one that broke my heart. I first smelled it back in 2015 while living in London. The notes were exceptionally well-balanced: the saffron was heavy and forward, the patchouli next, and an ever-so-slight hint of smoke of the suede. This was my perfect perfume, the one that would be my signature. Moving back to the US (Boston), I was determined to get a bottle, though MoV doesn’t distribute in the US. I was able to have a full beautiful Murano-glass bottle brought to me from the Verona store. One spray, and I could tell that the perfume had changed. The saffron was nearly gone; the smokey leather was overwhelming. Not horrible, but not my ‘perfect scent’ anymore. I wondered – as did actually happen to me once with a different scent – whether I had a rancid or “off” bottle. Returning to London last summer, I brought a sample of my ByzSaff. Sure enough, my bottle is *not* wrong: the perfume smelled like its old self, in its old environment. Back to Boston, the smokeshow returned. In Verona last week, I brought a sample to see if the Italian air would change it back. Sure enough, the perfume at the MoV store in Verona, and mine, smell exactly the same, with the leather and smoke. Long story short: I would not have bought this perfume if it smelled in London like it does in Verona and Boston. Is it good? Yes. Is it the magical saffron I once knew? Not even close.
saxonis – :
I think we’re all done with those feminine-masculine categorizations. Byzantium Saffron is a beautiful suede-saffron combination for everybody who appreciates/seeks for soft leather. I’m not impressed by longevity or projection, but quality and gender neutrality are there. It’s not completely non-sweet leather perfume, suede is additionaly softened by amber. I very much like the presence of patchouli, wishing it was even stronger.
Nice option for those who like Tom Ford White Suede but find it too musky and fleeting.
jewubusc – :
Finally i bought this
THIS IS MEN PERFUME TOOOOOO MASCULINE
Let’s review this kind of nice
Firstly, i tested the vintage version of Tuscan Leather for me it was little annoying let me to be clean it was nice too and heavy and rich but it was also too much heavy and hard to wear !
But what you get when you spray BYSANTIUM SAFFRON
In the first 3 minutes was so nice and boozy and sweet and after 7 to 10 minuets booooooomb its leathery and nice very smooth the same as Tuscun Leather
Wow so nice
Great balance but it has something wrong with it the projection is so weak !
If you spray 5 or 6 heavy spray you would have had just 2 or 2.5 hour at max good projection and after that its going to be fade and skinscent
About longevity you get approximately about 5 to 6 hour
But the qualiy is nice and bottle and box looks nice too
MY RATE IS :
Scent: 7/10
Balance : 8/10
Performance: 2/10
Projection: 3/10
Longevity: 4/10
Value of money : 5/10
Overall : 4.8/10 thumbs up
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خوب بالاخره خريدمش
البته با قيمت خيلي ارزان و كلي تخفيف و گر نه اصلا ارزش خريد نداره
من مدل وينتج توسكان لدر رو تست كردم خيلي خوبه و واقعا ستودنيه اما به راحتي نميتونين استفاده كنين چون واقعا سنگينه
اما اين عطر كاملا شبيه به همان بوي چرمي را داره و فرقي نداره با قيمت خيلي كمتر و اينكه راحت تر هم ميشه استفاده كرد
وقتي اولين اسپري را ميزنين بوي شيريني و الكلي خيلي خوبي داره كه خيلي خاصه اما اين بو دوامي نداره و بعد از ٥ تا ١٠ دقيقه كاملا ناپديد ميشه و بوي چرمي دقيقا مثل توسكان لدر تام فورد را خواهيد داشت خيلي بوي خوب و ملايمي اما همونقدر كه خوبه ايراداتي داره
يكي اينكه پخش بو ابدا نداره حتي خودتون به سختي متوجه ميشين من با اسپري كردن حدود ٥ تا ٦ اسپري يه جورايي دوش گرفتن باهاش فقط ٢ ساعت پخش بو گرفتم و ماندگاريش زير ٦ ساعت
اما بالانس بو خوبي داره اما كيفيت ساختش خيلي بده
در مورد جعبه و خود بطري عطر قشنگه
نمرات من در قسمت بالاتر هست
شاد باشين
tyrneps – :
Saffron is hard. I was hoping for a really barnstorming luxe-spice frag that was distinctive enough to really stand out, and this didn’t quite get there. It’s very pleasant indeed, but from the notes (and the price, even with a hefty discount) not as overwhelmingly lush as I expected, or even demanded.
The saffron is really perceptible at the beginning, and it’s lovely and warm and organic – but yeah, this is basically a very upscale leather frag with some beautiful detailing, but which is still a bit underpowered for where it needs to go. The leather (even though it’s real classy, natural, well-behaved well-tanned suede, nothing rougher) does predominate throughout. Pretty linear on me, too – I wish I got the opulent journey some reviewers here describe, but for me its ‘development’ is really just a slow fade of the saffron vs everything else. Overall longevity not great on me either – 4 to 5 hours max and it’s completely gone.
So: never less than nearly-excellent, but it still left me slightly underwhelmed. Worth a go if you’re a leather completist, or want something very specifically saffron-heavy. (If you’re only after saffron and can live without leather, though, give Korres Amber Saffron Cardamom a go – far cheaper and with similar levels of performance.)
dm_annenkoviv – :
Pungent and mysterious… a scent that tastes old, an amber crystal heart. Feel like entering an ancient monastery,it is a unique atmosphere. Elegant and attractive, there is a smoky quality in this fragrance that makes it extremely mystical and very beautiful. I like it a lot,and the bottle deserves a lot! 🙂
Sillage: 8./10
Longevity: 8.5 / 10
Scent: 9./10
Overall: 9./10
ErafEssef – :
If you are looking for something that reminds of smoky earthy Autumn, this is it. Last Autumn I searched at length for such a fragrance and had almost given up until a trip to Venice! There in the back streets of Venice on a small cobbled square, I stumbled upon this delightful local perfumery. Worth a visit for any perfume lover, everything so beautifully presented in Murano glass and a personal assistant to help you find your choice. Byzantium Saffron smells exactly as it sounds, an intoxicating, sultry, earthy, smoky, spicy mix with a hint of leather. Perfect for those Autumn/Winter days and nights. I find it a heavier perfume and quite long lasting but not overpowering with a dry down that is quite soft.
nade4ka – :
I said I wouldn’t try any more leather in perfume…
I received this among other samples from this brand together with a scent I ordered.
I can only be thankful to be given the chance to try this genius combination between safron, amber and leather with a hint of patchouli. I always wondered how would safron blend in a scent?! Well… perfectly. My skin loves this fume! And I do too. Unisex despite the gorgeous red bottle.
Spring, autumn, maybe winter suited. I can’t say much about longevity and sillage yet.
Thank you “Merchant of Venice”!
zahardenis – :
Yes agreed definitely strong smoky leather. No sweetness for me. Very masculine.
isipao – :
I totally get a smokey note from this and I dont like it 🙁 if it wasnt for that note.. I believe this fragrance is for the category 40 and up and it can be worn by men and women
Yuka – :
Byzantium Saffron smells exotic. The featured notes are saffron, indonesian patchouli leaf, crystal amber and white suede. The opening note of saffron in full glory with its leather and tobacco facets, rich and startling with its acrid bittersweet tones, almost knocks my head back. This is no country for the uninitiated perfume newbie.
As I expect, the strong contrasts soon begin to dissipate and I can smell a soft rosy-suede floral note begin to emerge from the leather, sweetly spiced and enchanting. As this dries down to reveal the heart notes, patchouli leaf offers a green herbal depth, bolstering the musty-dusty spice effect of the saffron, then amber moves into to sweeten and soften this mix in the base.
Byzantium Saffron becomes opulent and smooth as fine suede, rich and polished, exotic but familiar due to the roses, now in full bloom. After two hours, the scent on my arm is still aromatic and the amber is working its sweet-salty skin magic. The golden scent lingers for hours, and I’m amazed at the longevity of the star player, the saffron note, because the next morning, I still get hints of sueded amber on my skin. I sniff, then sniff again, then think that this would smell great on a man, too.
Byzantium Saffron smells exotic, and expensive. It’s a scent from another land and another era when spices were prized acquisitions to one’s household. I sniff, then sniff again, then think that this would smell great on a man, too.
raimasa – :
I received a sample of this today from overseas. It’s a very unusual scent and when I originally smelt it from the sample bottle, I thought it was beautiful. However, when I put it on my skin, it smelt terrible. Must be my chemistry. I really wanted to like this but it’s a big no from me.
dizallorron – :
Normally I am not into suede or leathery fragrances but this one is a winner for me. There is lots of luxury suede softened by the saffron, amber and patch. There is almost as much saffron as suede. The three notes magically combine to feminize the suede (I think Ive made a new word!) If youve normally steered clear of any leather or suede fragrances then I advice you give this a go and be prepared for a pleasant surprise. It doesnt develop much on me but the suede definitely dominates even to the end. Both moderate sillage and longevity.
DronSKM – :
Byzantium Saffron by The Merchant of Venice
Notes: Saffron Patchouli Amber Suede
Dark, sultry, smoky, exotic Oriental perfume. The patchouli provides the saffron flower with qualities that other notes would have given it like benzoin or myrrh style incense and smokiness. The suede gives it a touch of musk and leather. It’s an elegant leather. Sophisticated and formal. It conjures up images of Veneto or the Venice ruled by the Doges of Renaissance Italy. The powerful Venetian men would have smelled like this. This turned very masculine very quickly. This is a unisex fragrance for men who want an Oriental fragrance and for women who don’t mind the strong “men’s cologne” type of scents such as leather/suede, and tons of patchouli. It’s aromatic, it’s mysterious. It is a linear scent so you get all the notes within the first few minutes. There is very little progression as there is no top middle or base notes. The scents fill my senses and make me feel very regal and mysterious. I can see myself wearing this one at a masquerade wearing a handmade authentic Venetian mask. Very sexy.
Sasha1992 – :
Totally hypnotic! Spicy Saffron and suede, and that before I checked the notes. A soft, creamy leather,beautiful! There is sweetness from Amber and something Smoky, I detect Incense at the background, the patch is very faint or well blended within the composition….I do detect a Smoky element, it could be from resins and patch. This is so exotic, takes you back to the Byzantine times and the mixing and mingling of Cultures, tastes and ideas. This is a scent that is very vibrant, exotic and sensuous. Totally unisex, long lasting and ferociously projecting. Addictive too….
This is a mighty brand, will keep an eye on.
V-D–M – :
Oh my, I’m in love!
Very strong suede and saffron, then some sweet-ish amber – I don’t really get the patchouli (thankfully, not a fan). The suede and saffron last for hours on end, they’re still prominent (yet never cloying or penetrant) after 6 hours on my skin. The amber is very nicely balancing out the harshness of the suede, but it’s so well mixed it doesn’t draw attention to itself as it often does in our fragrances.
As Marcjanssen said below, this needs quite a bit of time to develop; for me it properly settles after an hour or so. The notes may read simple but boy is this well executed!
I’d say it’s definitely unisex, leaning towards masculine in my opinion (I’m a woman and am praying I’ll be able to pull it off in public).
lubasha71 – :
loving it!
A nice opulent unisex ( for those who dare) leathery, amber sweet-ish scent that needs some air and time to develop.
love the opening; baroque-esc big boom of long ago Italian noblesse.
who ever´s been in Venice knows maybe the opulence of buildings, fabrics, bold colors and smells.
The dry down settles everything in place and it wears like a luxurious velvet cloak
A lovely “new” direction of perfume for men after all the oud, wood and tabac.
I´m happy i did not buy the MDCI Paris, cuir garamante for 195.00 euro.
50 ml in a lovely bottle and package cost me 80 euro and i like it even more then the MDCI….happy happy.
They also sell 4 different perfumer kits. 2 base fragrances with an extra 6 diff. scents to mix and match your own perfume. WHAT a great idea!!
I will get that next time….( prob. sooner than my wallet allows me too) grin.
Collins – :
Suede and Saffron. among all their fragrances i remember the seller told me this is the best selling amongst the whole line in that shop. i can really smell the fine suede shades of pink and paige, and i guess i can smell the similarity with the kind of suede in Tom of Finland by ELd’O, i got that similarity since the first spray. it’s quite good.