Byzantium Saffron
Shares Crystal Amber, Saffron, Thyme.
Byzantium Saffron by The Merchant of Venice delivers a dry, aromatic take on spiced suede. It opens with a bold burst of bitter red saffron threads, z…
Byzantium Saffron by The Merchant of Venice delivers a dry, aromatic take on spiced suede. It opens with a bold burst of bitter red saffron threads, zesty yellow lemon, and crushed black pepper, quickly tempered by herbal garden thyme. As it settles onto the skin, a clean white suede accord takes center stage, supported by dry cedar planks, muted floral lilac, and earthy Indonesian patchouli. Rather than smelling like heavy diesel fuel or greasy motorbike jackets, this fragrance feels like reaching into a brand new suede handbag lined with dried spices and warm amber. It works best during crisp autumn and winter afternoons when cooler air lets the warm spices breathe.