Fragrance comparison

Amethyst vs Escapade a Byzance

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 336 ratings analysed

6 wins

Amethyst

Boadicea the Victorious

4.26159 votes

Rank #6,942 Warm SpicyCinnamon

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

Escapade a Byzance

Olibere Parfums

4.07177 votes

Rank #10,162 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amethyst takes 6 of 7 categories.

Amethyst
Choose it for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Escapade a Byzance
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Amethyst6/7

Escapade a Byzance1/7

Ratings & consensus: Amethyst
Community sentiment: Amethyst
Longevity: Amethyst
Sillage & projection: Amethyst
Value for money: Escapade a Byzance
Versatility: Amethyst
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amethyst

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmethystBoadicea the Victorious

Escapade a ByzanceOlibere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 159 votes

Have 32%Had 11%Want 58%

4.07/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerAmethystRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

57%Love

25%Like

10%Ok

4%Dislike

4%Hate

159 votes

36%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerAmethystMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityAmethyst

SillageAmethyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

cinnamon90%

amber80%

vanilla70%

fresh spicy60%

leather50%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla65%

cinnamon53%

woody42%

Scent match64%Closely related · both warm spicy, amber and cinnamon

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CinnamonBlack Pepper

Heart

Amber

Base

VanillaLeather

Top

CinnamonBlack PepperSaffronGingerThymeCitruses

Heart

ClovesIncenseCypress

Base

BenzoinAmberVanillaCedarHeliotropePatchouliMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring46

Summer17

Fall100

Winter97

Day100

Night–

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAmethystMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex47

Women22

Men16

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,942

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#10,162

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerAmethystHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Amethyst opens with a sharp flash of black pepper before a thick wave of cinnamon takes over. As the initial heat settles, dark resinous amber fills the middle space, giving the scent a heavy, cozy weight suitable for freezing November nights or crisp autumn evenings. The dry down turns distinctly smooth as creamy van…

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Escapade a Byzance opens with a warm, dry burst of cinnamon and black pepper that mimics the dusty heat of a spice bazaar. As the perfume warms on your skin, the initial kick of ginger and saffron yields to a smoky incense and green cypress heart. The base settles into a comforting, resinous blend of benzoin and amber…

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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, Amethyst or Escapade a Byzance?

Amethyst takes 6 of 7 categories. Amethyst is rated 4.26/5 from 159 votes; Escapade a Byzance is rated 4.07/5 from 177 votes. Choose Amethyst for a warm spicy and cinnamon character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Escapade a Byzance for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Amethyst or Escapade a Byzance?

Amethyst lasts longest (Amethyst 77/100, Escapade a Byzance 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amethyst or Escapade a Byzance?

Amethyst projects furthest (Amethyst 68/100, Escapade a Byzance 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amethyst and Escapade a Byzance smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, amber and cinnamon accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Amber and Vanilla.

Is Amethyst or Escapade a Byzance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Amethyst is the stronger pick. For winter, Escapade a Byzance is the stronger pick. Amethyst suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amethyst and Escapade a Byzance?

Amethyst has top notes of Cinnamon and Black Pepper, heart notes of Amber, a base of Vanilla and Leather. Escapade a Byzance has top notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Cloves, Incense and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla and Cedar.