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Flavour Analysis

Saffron begins with a vivid impression of commanding warm floral aroma, before hay, honey and chamomile emerge underneath. A cut grass note lends fresh aroma, with a jasmine note adding intense floral aroma, and copper and leather notes give the profile a nuanced, persistent finish.

Dominant Flavour Families

Spice
Sweet
Floral
Earthy
Carnal / Animalic

Flavour profile of saffron

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Saffron

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Warm, golden floral aroma, subtly sweet, with spicy and hay-like undertones typical of saffron threads. Strong in saffron.

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