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Acqua di Parma Zafferano
Acqua di Parma

Zafferano

Citrus
Floral
Rose
Jasmine
White Floral
Aromatic
Earthy
EDP · 2022 · unisex

Acqua di Parma's heritage as an Italian perfume house spans nearly a century, with a reputation built on refined, classical compositions that balance sophistication with accessibility. Zafferano, released in 2022, continues this tradition of elegant restraint.

The fragrance opens with a bright citrus top of bergamot, bitter orange, and mandarin, immediately establishing a clean, inviting character. The heart introduces saffron alongside jasmine sambac, orange blossom, and rose, creating a floral-spiced accord that's warm but not heavy. Tonka bean and vanilla anchor the base with a soft sweetness, while woody undertones prevent the composition from becoming cloying. The overall effect is a floral oriental that leans toward the creamy and comforting rather than dramatic or challenging.

Zafferano suits anyone drawn to approachable florals with subtle spice and vanilla warmth. It works equally well across seasons, though the citrus top makes it feel particularly suited to warmer months. The balance of florals and gourmand elements means it translates well from daytime to evening wear. Check The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom for similar fragrances.

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Main Accordsreported by community
Citrus
100%
Floral
90%
Rose
16%
Jasmine
16%
White Floral
80%
Aromatic
16%
Earthy
16%
Spicy
16%
Vanilla
76%
Sweet
100%
Gourmand
76%
Warm Spicy
70%
Fragrance Notesbrand verified
Top · 0–30 min
Bergamot
Bergamot
A sun-ripened Italian citrus with a brightness that goes beyond lemon, simultaneously tart, floral, and slightly spicy. It's the defining note of Earl Grey tea and the backbone of countless fresh colognes. Perfumers love it as an opener because it lifts the entire composition without overpowering what follows.
Bitter Orange
Bitter Orange
Coriander
Coriander
Warm, spicy, and faintly citrusy, coriander seed smells quite different from the green herb, with a dry, woody warmth and a slight floral quality. It adds a spiced, slightly exotic character to masculine fragrances without the sharpness of pepper or the sweetness of vanilla. A supporting spice note that adds complexity.
Mandarin Orange
Mandarin Orange
Heart · 30 min – 3 hrs
Geranium
Geranium
Green, rosy, and slightly minty, geranium is one of perfumery's most useful ingredients, sitting at the intersection of floral, herbal, and green families. Rose geranium adds a natural, slightly ragged freshness to rose accords that synthetic rose can't match. It grounds floral compositions in something earthy and real.
Jasmine Sambac
Jasmine Sambac
The smaller-flowered Asian variety of jasmine used to scent traditional jasmine tea, with a sweeter, more honeyed, and slightly fruity character compared to Jasminum grandiflorum. Jasmine sambac has a lighter, more transparent quality with a tea-like freshness alongside its floral richness. It is the defining jasmine of South and Southeast Asian perfumery.
Orange Blossom
Orange Blossom
Sweeter and more honeyed than neroli (both come from the same tree), orange blossom is a floral note with a warm, almost edible quality. It floats between citrus and floral families, adding richness without weight. A signature note of classic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern perfumery.
Rose
Rose
The queen of floral notes and the most-used ingredient in fine perfumery. Real rose is simultaneously velvety, honeyed, and slightly spicy, nothing like the synthetic candy version. Depending on the variety used, it can anchor a composition or drift through it like a ghost, adding warmth without dominating.
Saffron
Saffron
The most expensive spice in the world has a leathery, honeyed, slightly metallic quality that is immediately recognizable. In perfumery, saffron adds a dark, animalic richness, it's the note that gives oud-rose fragrances their distinctive regal depth. A little goes a long way; too much reads as medicinal.
Base · 3–12 hrs
Tonka Bean
Tonka Bean
Sweet, powdery, and almond-like with hay-like, slightly tobacco undertones, tonka bean is one of perfumery's most useful base notes. It shares coumarin with fresh hay and freshly cut grass, adding a warmth that feels nostalgic and comforting. Essential in gourmand and soft oriental fragrances.
Vanilla
Vanilla
Warm, sweet, and universally appealing, vanilla is to fragrance what salt is to cooking. Real vanilla is complex and slightly smoky, though most perfumery vanilla is synthetic and reads as clean, sweet, and creamy. It slows the evaporation of other notes and is the reason certain fragrances feel like a second skin.
Woody Notes
Woody Notes
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The RomanticBest match87% match
Your fragrance is a love letter you never stop writing.

Warm roses, vanilla, amber, creamy musks. Soft, evolving, intimate.

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The Hedonist87% match
More is more. You've always known this.

Opulent, rich, long-lasting. Vanilla, amber, dense florals, gourmand warmth.

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The Heirloom84% match
You carry something beautiful that most people have forgotten.

Powdery, soft, classically sweet. Iris, aldehydes, gentle florals, quiet vintage warmth.

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Scent Profile
Citrus100%Floral90%Rose16%Jasmine16%White Floral80%
Fragrance Family
Floral Oriental
EDP
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Acqua di Parma Zafferano— Prices, Coupons & Buying Guide

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Frequently asked questions

Cheapest price for Acqua di Parma Zafferano? +
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Yes. The current best price is $138.87 and MSRP is $149.99. At $138.87 you save 7% vs retail.
What does Acqua di Parma Zafferano smell like? +
Acqua di Parma's heritage as an Italian perfume house spans nearly a century, with a reputation built on refined, classical compositions that balance sophistication with accessibility. Zafferano, released in 2022, continues this tradition of elegant restraint. The fragrance opens with a bright citrus top of bergamot, bitter orange, and mandarin, immediately establishing a clean, inviting character. The heart introduces saffron alongside jasmine sambac, orange blossom, and rose, creating a floral-spiced accord that's warm but not heavy. Tonka bean and vanilla anchor the base with a soft sweetness, while woody undertones prevent the composition from becoming cloying. The overall effect is a floral oriental that leans toward the creamy and comforting rather than dramatic or challenging. Zafferano suits anyone drawn to approachable florals with subtle spice and vanilla warmth. It works equally well across seasons, though the citrus top makes it feel particularly suited to warmer months. The balance of florals and gourmand elements means it translates well from daytime to evening wear. Check The Romantic, The Hedonist, and The Heirloom for similar fragrances.
What are the notes in Acqua di Parma Zafferano? +
Top: Bergamot, Bitter Orange, Coriander, Mandarin Orange. Heart: Geranium, Jasmine Sambac, Orange Blossom, Rose, Saffron. Base: Tonka Bean, Vanilla, Woody Notes.
What fragrance family is Zafferano? +
Acqua di Parma Zafferano belongs to the Floral Oriental fragrance family. It is an EDP.
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Grey market retailers sell authentic fragrances sourced through unofficial distribution -- typically excess inventory from authorized distributors. The product is real and identical to retail. FragranceNet (est. 1997), Jomashop, and MaxAroma are well-established with millions of verified reviews.

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