Fragrance comparison

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition vs Nusha

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 111 ratings analysed

3 wins

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

4.21107 votes

Rank #7,007 Warm SpicyPowdery

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 EDT 2017 Edition takes 3 of 3 categories.

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery 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.

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition3/3

Nusha0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Sillage & projection: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

NushaImotski

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 79%Had 21%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

50%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

107 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate44

Category winners

LongevityByzance EDT 2017 Edition

SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

white floral100%

citrus91%

rose83%

floral74%

vanilla65%

powdery56%

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

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonAldehydes

Heart

JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope

Base

VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lemon, Mandarin Orange 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

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,007

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Overall rank#73,159

PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec

Launched—

Reviews0

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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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 EDT 2017 Edition or Nusha?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 3 of 3 categories. Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes; Nusha is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery 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 EDT 2017 Edition or Nusha?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100, Nusha 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Nusha?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Nusha 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byzance EDT 2017 Edition and Nusha smell similar?

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

Is Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Nusha better for summer or winter?

Nusha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byzance EDT 2017 Edition and Nusha?

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. 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.