Fragrance comparison

Byzance vs Magnetic Monaco

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,900 ratings analysed

Byzance

Rochas

3.771,875 votes

Rank #345 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Magnetic Monaco

Viage

4.0825 votes

Rank #37,242 FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Magnetic Monaco takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byzance
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Magnetic Monaco
Choose it for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byzance2/7

Magnetic Monaco5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByzanceRochas

Magnetic MonacoViage

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,875 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 30%Had 4%Want 66%

Category winnerMagnetic MonacoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,809 votes

44%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

25 votes

Category winnerByzanceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityMagnetic Monaco

SillageMagnetic Monaco

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMagnetic MonacoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

aldehydic61%

floral100%

amber92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both warm spicy, floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationCardamomBasilMandarin OrangeLemonGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmineOrris RootAniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodHeliotropeAmberMuskVanillaCedar

Top

Exotic floral notesGrapefruitSpices

Heart

CarnationLily-of-the-Valley

Base

Woody NotesVanillaAmbroxanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley 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 season

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall92

Winter92

Day100

Night85

Category winnerMagnetic MonacoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men30

Unisex40

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#345

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews228

Overall rank#37,242

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerByzanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byzance 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…

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Magnetic Monaco by Viage delivers a breezy Mediterranean vibe, pairing sunny citrus with soft florals and a warm, woody base. Designed for everyday wear, this scent suits those seeking a polished yet easygoing fragrance for spring and summer days. It provides a clean, skin-hugging musk that keeps you feeling fresh dur…

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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, Byzance or Magnetic Monaco?

Magnetic Monaco takes 5 of 7 categories. Byzance is rated 3.77/5 from 1,875 votes; Magnetic Monaco is rated 4.08/5 from 25 votes. Choose Byzance for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Magnetic Monaco for a floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byzance or Magnetic Monaco?

Magnetic Monaco lasts longest (Magnetic Monaco 85/100, Byzance 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byzance or Magnetic Monaco?

Magnetic Monaco projects furthest (Magnetic Monaco 82/100, Byzance 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byzance and Magnetic Monaco smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, floral and woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Byzance or Magnetic Monaco better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnetic Monaco is the stronger pick. For winter, Byzance is the stronger pick. Magnetic Monaco suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byzance and Magnetic Monaco?

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. Magnetic Monaco has top notes of Exotic floral notes, Grapefruit and Spices, heart notes of Carnation and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Woody Notes, Vanilla, Ambroxan and Amber.