BORTNIKOFF
GOLDEN SAFFRON

2025

PERFUMER
Dmitry Bortnikov
Chris Maurice

bergamot
Orange
lemon
Saffron

mint
geranium
nutmeg
jasmine
Lavender
lily-of-the-valley

sugar
amber
tobacco
Patchouli
vanilla

‘A Collaboration Between Dmitry Bortnikoff and Christian Carbonnel. Golden Saffron is a luminous composition that celebrates the radiance and warmth of the world’s most precious spice. Capturing the moment when sunlight touches gold, the fragrance embodies both energy and refinement a modern expression of luxury. It opens with a vibrant fusion of bergamot, orange, lemon, and saffron. The citrus notes sparkle with freshness, while saffron adds a golden depth warm, exotic, and irresistibly elegant. At the heart, lavender, jasmine, and lily of the valley mingle with mint, geranium, and nutmeg, creating a balanced accord where aromatic brightness meets gentle floral sophistication. This contrast lends the fragrance its refined dynamism. In the base, vanilla, patchouli, tobacco, sugar, and amber form a smooth, enveloping trail sweet yet grounded, glowing with amber warmth. Golden Saffron is both radiant and serene: a fragrance of light, depth, and timeless elegance.’ – Bortnikoff