Byzance vs Pheromone Midnight
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byzance takes 4 of 5 categories.
ByzanceChoose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Pheromone MidnightChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Byzance4/5
Pheromone Midnight1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Byzance
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Byzance
- Sillage & projection
- Byzance
- Value for money
- Pheromone Midnight
- 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
ByzanceRochasPheromone MidnightMarilyn MiglinWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.77/ 5 · 1,875 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
3.30/ 5 · 20 votes
Have 38%Had 11%Want 52%
Category winnerByzanceRating 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
20%Love
35%Like
10%Ok
25%Dislike
10%Hate
20 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityByzance
SillageByzance
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerPheromone MidnightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
floral69%
aldehydic61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
amber84%
citrus77%
soft spicy69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
Clary SageCorianderCardamomCedarBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletYlang-YlangJasmineTurkish Rose
Base3 to 5 hours
AmbergrisBourbon VetiverIndonesian Patchouli LeafCrystal Amber
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Turkish Rose. Durations are only published for Pheromone Midnight, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring33
Summer33
Fall100
Winter67
Day40
Night100
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#342
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews228
Overall rank#23,816
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews10
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 →Pheromone Midnight by Marilyn Miglin delivers a distinct aromatic and woody profile centered on herbal contrast and deep resinous warmth. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of clary sage, coriander, cardamom, and bergamot, balanced by a hint of mandarin orange and dry cedar. In the heart, powdery violet, dusty Tur…
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 Pheromone Midnight?
Byzance takes 4 of 5 categories. Byzance is rated 3.77/5 from 1,875 votes; Pheromone Midnight is rated 3.30/5 from 20 votes. Choose Byzance for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Pheromone Midnight for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Byzance or Pheromone Midnight?
Byzance lasts longest (Byzance 75/100, Pheromone Midnight 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byzance or Pheromone Midnight?
Projection is very close: Byzance 69/100, Pheromone Midnight 68/100 for sillage.
Do Byzance and Pheromone Midnight smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Mandarin Orange, Ylang-Ylang and Turkish Rose.
Is Byzance or Pheromone Midnight better for summer or winter?
Pheromone Midnight suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byzance and Pheromone Midnight?
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. Pheromone Midnight has top notes of Clary Sage, Coriander, Cardamom and Cedar, heart notes of Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Turkish Rose, a base of Ambergris, Bourbon Vetiver, Indonesian Patchouli Leaf and Crystal Amber.
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