Fragrance comparison

Byzance vs Nusha

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,879 ratings analysed

3 wins

Byzance

Rochas

3.771,875 votes

Rank #345 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Nusha

Imotski

2.754 votes

Rank #73,159 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance takes 3 of 3 categories.

Byzance
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nusha
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byzance3/3

Nusha0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByzanceRochas

NushaImotski

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.77/ 5 · 1,875 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

2.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

25%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityByzance

SillageByzance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

aldehydic61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

rose83%

floral74%

vanilla65%

powdery56%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and powdery

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

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonAldehydes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Turkish Rose. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#345

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews228

Overall rank#73,159

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Nusha is a bright white floral with a sparkling citrus start, then a softer heart of jasmine, orange blossom and rose. As it settles, vanilla, tonka and musk give it a smoother, slightly powdery finish. It reads traditionally feminine and fairly classic in style. If you enjoy floral perfumes that open fresh and dry do…

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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 Nusha?

Byzance takes 3 of 3 categories. Byzance is rated 3.77/5 from 1,875 votes; Nusha is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Byzance for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nusha for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byzance or Nusha?

Byzance lasts longest (Byzance 75/100, Nusha 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byzance or Nusha?

Byzance projects furthest (Byzance 69/100, Nusha 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byzance and Nusha smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Turkish Rose.

Is Byzance or Nusha better for summer or winter?

Nusha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byzance and Nusha?

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. Nusha has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk and Sandalwood.