Fragrance comparison

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition vs Me First

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

6 wins

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

4.21107 votes

Rank #6,221 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Me First

Carolina Herrera

3.8335 votes

Rank #38,067 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 6 of 7 categories.

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Me First
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition6/7

Me First1/7

Ratings & consensus: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Community sentiment: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Longevity: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Sillage & projection: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Value for money: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Versatility: Me First
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochas

Me FirstCarolina Herrera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

37%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityByzance EDT 2017 Edition

SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value25

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

rose80%

fruity70%

tropical60%

aromatic50%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk

Top20-30 mins

Litchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

CedarSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Turkish Rose, Sandalwood and Cedar. Durations are only published for Me First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall64

Winter82

Day100

Night43

Category winnerMe FirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men18

Unisex12

Women71

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 22%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#38,067

PerfumerCaroline Dumur, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The 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…

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Carolina Herrera Me First brings a bold clash of sweet fruit, crisp spice, and dry timber. The spray opens with juicy litchi that feels bright, dewy, and lightly tropical. Within twenty minutes, a crimson Turkish rose blooms alongside crushed green cardamom, cutting through the sweetness with peppery warmth. The drydo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Me First?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 6 of 7 categories. Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes; Me First is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Me First for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Me First?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100, Me First 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Me First?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Me First 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byzance EDT 2017 Edition and Me First smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Turkish Rose, Sandalwood and Cedar.

Is Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Me First better for summer or winter?

For summer, Me First is the stronger pick. For winter, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is the stronger pick. Me First suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byzance EDT 2017 Edition and Me First?

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. Me First has top notes of Litchi, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood.