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Saffron

Crocus sativus

  • Spicy
  • Leathery
  • Warm
Saffron — illustrative raw material

What is saffron?

Saffron is the dried stigma of Crocus sativus. Its fragrant character can suggest warmth, leather and a metallic edge. A saffron note can also be composed using aroma molecules.

Scent & use in perfumery

Contrasts with woods, rose and amber-style accords without necessarily adding culinary sweetness.

Further reading

Material reference

Origins and extraction methods describe typical materials, not a specific Oudisan supplier. Imagery is illustrative.

Kindred materials

Linked by shared facets and family.

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