Acqua di Parma Zafferano, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Ginger and saffron warming a leather satchel by the fire.

Zafferano by Acqua di Parma, bottle pictured with its key notes: Saffron, Cinnamon and Rose
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 3–6 h

Lasts
3–6 h
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumnWinter

Time of dayEveningDaytime

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 38%Moderate

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 45%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 38%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 40%Evening

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Longevity

  • Very weak5%
  • Weak15%
  • Moderate (Most voted)38%
  • Long lasting35%
  • Eternal7%

Sillage

  • Intimate12%
  • Moderate (Most voted)45%
  • Strong35%
  • Enormous8%

Season

  • Spring18%
  • Summer12%
  • Autumn (Most voted)38%
  • Winter32%

Time of day

  • Daytime35%
  • Office0%
  • Evening (Most voted)40%
  • Night out25%

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €12.24Was €18.90SAVE 35%
    • Per ml: €4.08/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €74.70Was €165.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €2.49/ml39% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions

What does Acqua di Parma Zafferano smell like?

Acqua di Parma Zafferano opens with Cinnamon, Ginger and Saffron. The heart brings Iris and Rose. It dries down to Leather, Oud and Sandalwood.

Is Acqua di Parma Zafferano long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (38% of votes), and 42% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (45% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Acqua di Parma Zafferano good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn and winter; summer takes only 12% of season votes.

Is Acqua di Parma Zafferano good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it well for winter: winter takes 32% of season votes, close behind its most-voted season.

Is Acqua di Parma Zafferano for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 65% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 35% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Acqua di Parma Zafferano to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 0% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Acqua di Parma Zafferano?

Zafferano is made by Acqua di Parma. It was launched in 2019.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Acqua di Parma Zafferano?

A 10ml decant of Acqua di Parma Zafferano holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Acqua di Parma perfumes can I try?

Besides Acqua di Parma Zafferano, 10ML has Colonia, Fico di Amalfi and Arancia di Capri from Acqua di Parma, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Acqua di Parma Zafferano decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Acqua di Parma Zafferano decant is filled by hand from an original Acqua di Parma bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.