Byzance vs Dua's Suede
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Dua's Suede takes 5 of 7 categories.
ByzanceChoose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Dua's SuedeChoose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Byzance2/7
Dua's Suede5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Dua's Suede
- Community sentiment
- Byzance
- Longevity
- Dua's Suede
- Sillage & projection
- Dua's Suede
- Value for money
- Dua's Suede
- Versatility
- Dua's Suede
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byzance
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ByzanceRochasDua's SuedeThe Dua BrandWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 1,875 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
3.99/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%
Category winnerDua's SuedeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate46%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
1,809 votes
62%Love
12%Like
4%Ok
4%Dislike
19%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerByzanceMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityDua's Suede
SillageDua's Suede
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDua's SuedeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
floral69%
aldehydic61%
vanilla100%
patchouli92%
powdery84%
leather77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, warm spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesSpicesCarnationCardamomBasilMandarin OrangeLemonGreen Notes
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmineOrris RootAniseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodHeliotropeAmberMuskVanillaCedar
Notes
PatchouliSuedeVanillaHeliotropeAmberMandarin OrangeAldehydesImmortelle
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring44
Summer22
Fall89
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Category winnerDua's SuedeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#341
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews228
Overall rank#6,574
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews19
Category winnerByzanceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotByzance is a storied oriental spicy fragrance for women, defined by its rich opening of aldehydes and carnation. It evolves into a complex floral heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a warm, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood. This vintage classic suits those who enjoy opulent, long-lasting scents with a s…
Reviews →Dua's Suede is a powdery suede vanilla with patchouli underneath and a dry, woody feel rather than a fluffy dessert style. On skin, reviewers describe the leather and vanilla pairing as the main draw, with a soft, slightly vintage texture from heliotrope, amber, and aldehydes. It looks best suited to shoppers who enjo…
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 or Dua's Suede?
Dua's Suede takes 5 of 7 categories. Byzance is rated 3.77/5 from 1,875 votes; Dua's Suede is rated 3.99/5 from 58 votes. Choose Byzance for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Dua's Suede for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Byzance or Dua's Suede?
Dua's Suede lasts longest (Dua's Suede 83/100, Byzance 75/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byzance or Dua's Suede?
Projection is very close: Dua's Suede 71/100, Byzance 69/100 for sillage.
Do Byzance and Dua's Suede smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Amber.
Is Byzance or Dua's Suede better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dua's Suede is the stronger pick. For winter, Byzance is the stronger pick. Dua's Suede suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byzance and Dua's Suede?
Byzance has top notes of Aldehydes, Spices, Carnation and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber and Musk. Dua's Suede features Patchouli, Suede, Vanilla, Heliotrope and Amber.
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