A closer look at new scents from Byredo, Le Labo, and D’ORSAY—spanning saffron warmth, violet clarity and a modern strawberry-wood accord
Byredo Black Saffron Absolu de Parfum presents a more concentrated interpretation of the original, intensifying its signature warmth and character. Drawing on saffron’s long-held association with ritual and transformation, the composition places the spice firmly at its core. The unisex scent opens with blackcurrant and pink pepper before unfolding into a fuller heart of raspberry, rose absolute, violet orchid and osmanthus. Incense, patchouli, agarwood and black leather anchor the base, delivering a smoky, textured finish with impressive depth and longevity.
D’ORSAY Holy Berry places strawberry at the forefront in a high-concentration Extrait de Parfum (32 percent). Conceived as a unisex composition, it reflects the house’s longstanding affinity for genderless fragrances. The opening centers on a distinctive Strawberry Milk accord—juicy yet tempered by a soft milky nuance—elevated by cardamom with touches of iris and jasmine. Rather than veering into overt sweetness, the fruit is grounded by a contemporary white oud accord layered with sandalwood, vanilla and amber. The result is a fruity-woody fragrance with depth, structure and lasting presence.
Built around the violet’s dual character, Le Labo Violette 30 joins the Classic Collection as a nuanced study in contrast. The fragrance spotlights white violet, a rarer variety, layered with green floral notes and white tea for clarity and lift. Cedarwood and guaiacwood form a clean woody base that lends structure and staying power. Designed as a genderless scent and blended to order, Violette 30 continues the brand’s focus on craftsmanship, refillability and a distinctly modern approach to perfumery.