Fragrance comparison

Black Saffron vs Jour 11

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 8 Nov 2026 4,102 ratings analysed

Black Saffron

Byredo

3.794,074 votes

Rank #2,210 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

74%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Jour 11

Majouri

4.0028 votes

Rank #39,247 LeatherViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jour 11 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Black Saffron
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Jour 11
Choose it for a leather and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black Saffron1/7

Jour 116/7

Ratings & consensus: Jour 11
Community sentiment: Jour 11
Longevity: Jour 11
Sillage & projection: Jour 11
Value for money: Jour 11
Versatility: Jour 11
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Black Saffron

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Black SaffronByredo

Jour 11Majouri

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.79/ 5 · 4,074 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 36%Had 6%Want 59%

Category winnerJour 11Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

4,056 votes

36%Love

43%Like

11%Ok

7%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerJour 11Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityJour 11

SillageJour 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value34

¤ Price value46

Category winnerJour 11Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

woody84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

leather100%

violet92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

powdery69%

citrus61%

Scent match74%Closely related · both leather, woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

SaffronJuniper BerriesChinese Grapefruit

Heart

LeatherBlack Violet

Base

RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

Top30 to 45 minutes

Chinese GrapefruitSaffronJuniper Berries

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black VioletLeather

Base3 to 4 hours

RaspberryCashmeranVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Juniper Berries, Chinese Grapefruit and Leather. Durations are only published for Jour 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring59

Summer35

Fall100

Winter65

Day79

Night100

Category winnerJour 11Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex59

Women27

Men17

Unisex61

Women22

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,210

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews211

Overall rank#39,247

PerfumerCyrill Roland

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerBlack SaffronHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Saffron opens with a sharp, herbal bite of juniper and bitter grapefruit before settling into a deep, tactile leather base. It balances a sweet, tart raspberry note against woody, earthy undertones, creating a modern and versatile scent suitable for any season. This is a clean, chic fragrance that works as well …

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Jour 11 by Majouri balances crisp citrus with plush suede textures and tart fruit. It opens with tangy Chinese grapefruit, brisk juniper berries, and warm saffron spice. The center shifts into a smooth pairing of leather and powdery black violet, creating a velvety feel that softens the aromatic edges. In the dry-down…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Black Saffron or Jour 11?

Jour 11 takes 6 of 7 categories. Black Saffron is rated 3.79/5 from 4,074 votes; Jour 11 is rated 4.00/5 from 28 votes. Choose Black Saffron for a leather and fruity character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Jour 11 for a leather and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Black Saffron or Jour 11?

Jour 11 lasts longest (Jour 11 72/100, Black Saffron 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Saffron or Jour 11?

Jour 11 projects furthest (Jour 11 65/100, Black Saffron 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Saffron and Jour 11 smell similar?

Closely related: a 74% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share leather, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Juniper Berries, Chinese Grapefruit and Leather.

Is Black Saffron or Jour 11 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jour 11 is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Saffron is the stronger pick. Jour 11 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black Saffron and Jour 11?

Black Saffron has top notes of Saffron, Juniper Berries and Chinese Grapefruit, heart notes of Leather and Black Violet, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver. Jour 11 has top notes of Chinese Grapefruit, Saffron and Juniper Berries, heart notes of Black Violet and Leather, a base of Raspberry, Cashmeran and Vetiver.