Black And Blue Flame
meets Black Saffron Absolu.
Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.
Vetiver
Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.
Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with leather. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.
| At a glance |  Tru Western Black And Blue FlameConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |  Byredo Black Saffron AbsoluConcentration not recorded Explore fragrance ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Concentration not recorded | Concentration not recorded |
| Listed bottle sizes | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Brand origin | Not yet verified | Sweden |
| Made in | Not yet verified | Not yet verified |
| Listed year | 2018 | 2025 |
| Leading accords | woody · citrus · aromatic | leather · warm spicy · animalic |
| Notes unique to this record | Violet Leaf, Sandalwood, Clementine, Black Tea, Bergamot, Lavender, Oakmoss | Saffron, Pomelo, Juniper Berries, Leather, Black Violet, Rose, Blonde Woods, Raspberry |
| Longevity / 5 | 2.80 · 5 votes | 3.76 · 34 votes |
| Projection / 4 | 2.20 · 5 votes | 2.56 · 34 votes |
Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.
Ingredients, side by side.
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Black And Blue Flame
Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.
Black Saffron Absolu
Absolu de parfum · US listing · 50 mL and 100 mL
Alcohol denat., Parfum (fragrance), Aqua (water/eau), Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Pogostemon cablin oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia (bergamot) peel oil, Limonene, Pinene, Citrus limon peel oil, Hydroxycitronellal, Linalyl acetate, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Eugenol, Beta-caryophyllene, Vanillin, Rose flower oil/extract, Terpineol, Citral, Alpha-terpinene, Terpinolene, Geranyl acetate, Citronellol, Hexadecanolactone, Rose ketones, Isoeugenol, Geraniol, Methyl 2-octynoate, Trimethylcyclopentenyl methylisopentenol, Camphor, Benzyl alcohol, Carvone, Acetyl cedrene, Benzyl benzoate, CI 60730 (ext. violet 2), CI 14700 (red 4), CI 19140 (yellow 5), CI 42090 (blue 1), CI 17200 (red 33).
Source: Byredo official US product page · Checked 2026-09-22
These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.
Follow your curiosity.
A starting point, not a verdictConcentration not recorded
Start here if the listed woody and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.
Concentration not recorded
Start here if the listed leather and warm spicy direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.