Agent vs Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
55%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.
AgentChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection.
Byzance EDT 2017 EditionChoose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Agent1/2
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition1/2
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Agent
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AgentJacques BattiniByzance EDT 2017 EditionRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%
4.21/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
50%Love
34%Like
7%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
107 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageAgent
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
woody92%
white floral84%
fresh77%
floral69%
powdery61%
warm spicy100%
powdery92%
white floral84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonMandarin OrangeOrangeLavenderBasilAnise
Heart
PeonyLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineSandalwoodCedar
Base
AmberMuskVanilla
Top
AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Anise. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#61,066
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#6,993
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAgent by Jacques Battini blends a sharp citrus opening of lemon and mandarin with an aromatic heart of lavender and basil. It settles into a woody and musky base that suits daily wear. This oriental fougere is a versatile choice for men who prefer crisp, clean profiles during the spring and summer seasons for office o…
Reviews →The 2017 Edition of Byzance EDT from Rochas presents an oriental spicy profile focused on aldehydes, carnation, and heliotrope. Designed for women who appreciate classic compositions, this scent provides a crisp, powdery character suited for cooler autumn days. It offers a distinct, mature approach to floral spice, fu…
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Agent or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?
No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. Agent is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes. Choose Agent for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which projects more, Agent or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?
Agent projects furthest (Agent 100/100, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Agent and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition smell similar?
Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Basil and Anise.
What are the notes in Agent and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?
Agent has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orange and Lavender, heart notes of Peony, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Amber, Musk and Vanilla. Byzance EDT 2017 Edition has top notes of Aldehydes, Spices, Carnation and Basil, heart notes of Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Anise, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.
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