Fragrance comparison

Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille vs Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 671 ratings analysed

Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille

Guerlain

4.08564 votes

Rank #2,725 Yellow FloralVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

4.21107 votes

Rank #6,847 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille
Choose it for a yellow floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille3/7

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition4/7

Ratings & consensus: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Community sentiment: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Longevity: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Sillage & projection: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Value for money: Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille
Versatility: Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aqua Allegoria Ylang & VanilleGuerlain

Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 564 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

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

41%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

564 votes

50%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityByzance EDT 2017 Edition

SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value44

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Ylang & VanilleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

vanilla90%

sweet80%

floral70%

woody60%

warm spicy50%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both warm spicy, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Ylang-YlangCarnation

Heart2 to 3 hours

Jasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

Vanilla

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall76

Winter58

Day100

Night51

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Ylang & VanilleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex7

Women91

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,725

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews60

Overall rank#6,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerAqua Allegoria Ylang & VanilleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille by Guerlain presents a sunny, floral profile centered on ylang-ylang, jasmine, and vanilla. Launched in 1999 as part of Guerlain's garden-themed collection, it pairs creamy yellow floral richness with the clove-like warmth of spicy carnation. The heart reveals a delicate white floral pre…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille is rated 4.08/5 from 564 votes; Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes. Choose Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille for a yellow floral and vanilla character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100, Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Jasmine and Vanilla.

Is Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille is the stronger pick. For winter, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is the stronger pick. Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Aqua Allegoria Ylang & Vanille has top notes of Ylang-Ylang and Carnation, heart notes of Jasmine, a base of 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.