Fragrance comparison

Amber Molecule vs Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 26 Oct 2026 129 ratings analysed

Amber Molecule

The Perfumer's Story by Azzi

3.6822 votes

Rank #52,964 PowderyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

4.21107 votes

Rank #6,577 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Amber Molecule
Choose it for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Amber Molecule2/5

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition3/5

Ratings & consensus: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amber Molecule
Sillage & projection: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Value for money: Amber Molecule
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

Amber MoleculeThe Perfumer's Story by Azzi

Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 29%Had 5%Want 66%

4.21/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

27%Like

18%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · 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

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityAmber Molecule

SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value59

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAmber MoleculeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

amber90%

iris80%

white floral70%

woody60%

musky50%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AmberOrris RootLily-of-the-Valley

Heart

Rock roseTuberose

Base

Powdery NotesMuskSandalwoodVanilla

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesAmber, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring89

Summer56

Fall67

Winter100

Day60

Night100

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men10

Unisex50

Women40

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,964

PerfumerAzzi Glasser

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amber Molecule by The Perfumer's Story by Azzi offers a soft, skin-hugging warmth built around powdery amber and clean white florals. Designed by perfumer Azzi Glasser, this scent creates an intimate, comforting aura. It fits quiet autumn afternoons and cosy cashmere sweaters, appealing to those who appreciate delicat…

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…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amber Molecule or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Amber Molecule is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes. Choose Amber Molecule for a powdery and amber character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amber Molecule or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Amber Molecule lasts longest (Amber Molecule 77/100, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amber Molecule or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Amber Molecule 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amber Molecule and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Amber, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose.

Is Amber Molecule or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

Amber Molecule suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amber Molecule and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Amber Molecule has top notes of Amber, Orris Root and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Rock rose and Tuberose, a base of Powdery Notes, Musk, Sandalwood 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.