Byzance (2019) vs M1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
39%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byzance (2019) takes 3 of 4 categories.
Byzance (2019)Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
M1Choose it for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byzance (2019)3/4
M11/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Byzance (2019)
- Sillage & projection
- M1
- Value for money
- Byzance (2019)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byzance (2019)
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Byzance (2019)RochasM1Michael CincoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,548 votes
Have 78%Had 22%Want 0%
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
37%Like
12%Ok
13%Dislike
3%Hate
1,548 votes
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityByzance (2019)
SillageM1
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByzance (2019)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
powdery91%
floral83%
woody74%
musky65%
sweet56%
vanilla100%
aromatic92%
earthy84%
powdery77%
almond69%
amber61%
Scent match39%Some overlap · both vanilla and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PearBergamotNeroli
Heart
HeliotropeFreesiaRose
Base
VanillaWhite WoodsMusk
Top
CassisBergamotNeroliPeachPearMandarin Orange
Heart
HeliotropePatchouliYlang YlangSandalwoodJasmineRose
Base
Tonka BeanVetiverWhite MuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesPear, Bergamot, Neroli and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring52
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night50
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#3,058
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2019
Reviews107
Overall rank#66,399
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerByzance (2019)Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotByzance (2019) is an oriental floral that centers on a creamy vanilla base. It offers a modern, wearable sweetness suitable for daily wear, particularly during cooler months. The fragrance features bright pear and neroli in the opening, which settles into a soft heart of heliotrope and freesia. It is a stylish, approa…
Reviews →M1 opens with bright citrus and juicy fruit, then settles into a softer floral heart with rose, jasmine and a creamy heliotrope touch. The dry-down looks warmer and smoother, with vanilla, tonka, musk and sandalwood giving it a polished, feminine feel. On paper, this reads like a modern floral gourmand-leaning scent w…
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, Byzance (2019) or M1?
Byzance (2019) takes 3 of 4 categories. Byzance (2019) is rated 3.87/5 from 1,548 votes; M1 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Byzance (2019) for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose M1 for a vanilla and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Byzance (2019) or M1?
Byzance (2019) lasts longest (Byzance (2019) 68/100, M1 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byzance (2019) or M1?
M1 projects furthest (M1 63/100, Byzance (2019) 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Byzance (2019) and M1 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Bergamot, Neroli and Heliotrope.
Is Byzance (2019) or M1 better for summer or winter?
M1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byzance (2019) and M1?
Byzance (2019) has top notes of Pear, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Heliotrope, Freesia and Rose, a base of Vanilla, White Woods and Musk. M1 has top notes of Cassis, Bergamot, Neroli and Peach, heart notes of Heliotrope, Patchouli, Ylang Ylang and Sandalwood, a base of Tonka Bean, Vetiver, White Musk and Vanilla.
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