Byzance EDT 2017 Edition vs Jicky
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories.
Byzance EDT 2017 EditionChoose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
JickyChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition3/7
Jicky4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Jicky
- Community sentiment
- Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
- Longevity
- Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
- Value for money
- Jicky
- Versatility
- Jicky
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Jicky
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochasJickyGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes
Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%
Category winnerJickyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
34%Like
7%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
107 votes
47%Love
36%Like
3%Ok
12%Dislike
2%Hate
2,764 votes
Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityByzance EDT 2017 Edition
SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJickyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
powdery92%
white floral84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
lavender77%
vanilla69%
woody61%
Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
RosemaryBergamotLemonMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 3 hours
LavenderTonka BeanOrris RootBasilJasmineEthylvanillin
Base3 to 5 hours
VanillaLeatherSpicesBenzoinSandalwoodAmberBrazilian Rosewood
InformationalShared notesSpices, Basil, Lemon and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Jicky, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer67
Fall100
Winter66
Day100
Night46
Category winnerJickyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,824
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#2,506
PerfumerAime Guerlain
Launched—
Reviews203
Category winnerJickyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThe 2017 Edition of Byzance EDT from Rochas presents an oriental spicy profile focused on aldehydes, carnation, and heliotrope. Designed for women who appreciate classic compositions, this scent provides a crisp, powdery character suited for cooler autumn days. It offers a distinct, mature approach to floral spice, fu…
Reviews →Jicky by Guerlain presents a brisk, herbal opening of rosemary, lemon, and bergamot that quickly greets the senses. Rather than staying a simple, clean cologne, the scent introduces a core of dry lavender and powdery orris root, paired against sweet tonka bean and ethylvanillin. As the top freshness settles, a darker …
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 EDT 2017 Edition or Jicky?
Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories. Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes; Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Jicky?
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100, Jicky 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Jicky?
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Jicky 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Byzance EDT 2017 Edition and Jicky smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Basil, Lemon and Mandarin Orange.
Is Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Jicky better for summer or winter?
For summer, Jicky is the stronger pick. For winter, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is the stronger pick. Jicky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byzance EDT 2017 Edition and Jicky?
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition has top notes of Aldehydes, Spices, Carnation and Basil, heart notes of Tuberose, Turkish Rose, Ylang-Ylang and Anise, a base of Heliotrope, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber. Jicky has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean, Orris Root and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Spices and Benzoin.
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