Fragrance comparison

Byzance vs LONDON. She knew he was for-ever

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 24 ratings analysed

3 wins

Byzance

TERRES DORÉES

5.004 votes

Rank #29,986 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

LONDON. She knew he was for-ever

Anthropologie

3.8520 votes

Rank #38,941 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance takes 3 of 4 categories.

Byzance
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
LONDON. She knew he was for-ever
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byzance3/4

LONDON. She knew he was for-ever1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byzance
Sillage & projection: LONDON. She knew he was for-ever
Value for money: Byzance
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

ByzanceTERRES DORÉES

LONDON. She knew he was for-everAnthropologie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

3.85/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 25%Had 16%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

40%Love

30%Like

5%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityByzance

SillageLONDON. She knew he was for-ever

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value81

¤ Price value50

Category winnerByzanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

white floral92%

floral84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

floral100%

white floral92%

woody84%

green77%

honey69%

fruity61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Ylang-YlangMagnoliaLilyJasmine

Heart

SandalwoodPepperHoneyMandarin Orange

Base

AmberWoodsy Notes

Top

HoneysuckleMagnolia

Heart

Green Tea

Base

Woodsy NotesHoney

InformationalShared notesMagnolia, Honey and Woodsy Notes. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#38,941

PerfumerGino Percontino

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerByzanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byzance by TERRES DORÉES balances bright white florals with warm woods. The fragrance opens with a clean, soapy blend of magnolia and jasmine. As it settles, honey and pepper add a warm, spicy texture. Finally, it dries down to a soft amber base that clings to the skin during quiet spring days.

Reviews →

LONDON. She knew he was for-ever is a soft floral tea fragrance with honeysuckle, magnolia, green tea, honey, and woods. Wearers describe a slightly sharp tea-floral opening that settles into sweet green tea, pale flowers, fresh honey, and a gentle woody finish. It suits people who like clean, comforting florals with …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byzance or LONDON. She knew he was for-ever?

Byzance takes 3 of 4 categories. Byzance is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes; LONDON. She knew he was for-ever is rated 3.85/5 from 20 votes. Choose Byzance for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose LONDON. She knew he was for-ever for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byzance or LONDON. She knew he was for-ever?

Byzance lasts longest (Byzance 70/100, LONDON. She knew he was for-ever 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byzance or LONDON. She knew he was for-ever?

LONDON. She knew he was for-ever projects furthest (LONDON. She knew he was for-ever 67/100, Byzance 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byzance and LONDON. She knew he was for-ever smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Magnolia, Honey and Woodsy Notes.

Is Byzance or LONDON. She knew he was for-ever better for summer or winter?

Byzance suits daytime wear; LONDON. She knew he was for-ever suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byzance and LONDON. She knew he was for-ever?

Byzance has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Magnolia, Lily and Jasmine, heart notes of Sandalwood, Pepper, Honey and Mandarin Orange, a base of Amber and Woodsy Notes. LONDON. She knew he was for-ever has top notes of Honeysuckle and Magnolia, heart notes of Green Tea, a base of Woodsy Notes and Honey.