´It was narrated that Anas said:` "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) forbade men to use saffron on their skin."
Explanation & Benefits
Hafiz Muhammad Ameen
Saffron is a scented substance with color, and it is forbidden for men to use scented substances with color. It is permissible for women.
Source: Sunan Nasa'i: Translation and Benefits by Shaykh Hafiz Muhammad Amin Hafizullah, Page: 5259