Slow Dance vs Golden Saffron
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Golden Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories.
Slow DanceChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Golden SaffronChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Slow Dance1/4
Golden Saffron3/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Golden Saffron
- Sillage & projection
- Golden Saffron
- Value for money
- Golden Saffron
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Slow Dance
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Slow DanceByredoGolden SaffronMy PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.74/ 5 · 1,955 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
4.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 40%Had 5%Want 55%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
34%Like
14%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate
1,651 votes
50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityGolden Saffron
SillageGolden Saffron
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGolden SaffronBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
balsamic84%
warm spicy77%
sweet69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
woody90%
metallic80%
leather70%
aromatic60%
amber50%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OpoponaxCognac
Heart
LabdanumVioletGeranium
Base
VanillaPatchouliIncense
Top30 to 45 minutes
SaffronGeraniumDavanaClove
Heart2 to 3 hours
CedarwoodJasmineVioletRose
Base5 to 8 hours
SandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumIncenseCistus Incanus
InformationalShared notesLabdanum, Violet, Geranium and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Golden Saffron, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring35
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day50
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,888
PerfumerJérôme Epinette
Launched—
Reviews253
Overall rank#55,978
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerSlow DanceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSlow Dance by Byredo is a study in contrasts that balances the warmth of cognac and vanilla with the earthy, balsamic depth of opoponax and patchouli. Created by Jérôme Epinette, this unisex scent captures the tension between childhood innocence and adult experience. It is a thoughtful choice for cool autumn nights wh…
Reviews →Golden Saffron by My Perfumes is an intense aromatic spicy scent centered on dry spice, rich woods, and a distinct leather warmth. The opening hits immediately with sharp saffron, pungent clove, herbal davana, and green geranium. As the initial sharpness settles, a floral core of rose, jasmine, and violet smooths out …
Reviews →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, Slow Dance or Golden Saffron?
Golden Saffron takes 3 of 4 categories. Slow Dance is rated 3.74/5 from 1,955 votes; Golden Saffron is rated 4.50/5 from 4 votes. Choose Slow Dance for a amber and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Golden Saffron for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Slow Dance or Golden Saffron?
Golden Saffron lasts longest (Golden Saffron 80/100, Slow Dance 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Slow Dance or Golden Saffron?
Golden Saffron projects furthest (Golden Saffron 75/100, Slow Dance 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Slow Dance and Golden Saffron smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Labdanum, Violet, Geranium and Patchouli.
Is Slow Dance or Golden Saffron better for summer or winter?
Golden Saffron suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Slow Dance and Golden Saffron?
Slow Dance has top notes of Opoponax and Cognac, heart notes of Labdanum, Violet and Geranium, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Incense. Golden Saffron has top notes of Saffron, Geranium, Davana and Clove, heart notes of Cedarwood, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Labdanum and Incense.
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