Byzance EDT 2017 Edition vs Secondscent
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.
Byzance EDT 2017 EditionChoose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
SecondscentChoose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition4/7
Secondscent3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
- Community sentiment
- Secondscent
- Longevity
- Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
- Sillage & projection
- Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
- Value for money
- Secondscent
- Versatility
- Secondscent
- 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 EditionRochasSecondscentTed BakerWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
4.24/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%
Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
34%Like
7%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
107 votes
24%Love
76%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
33 votes
Category winnerSecondscentMost 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 winnerSecondscentBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwarm spicy100%
powdery92%
white floral84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
vanilla100%
powdery91%
white floral83%
floral74%
anis65%
almond56%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and floral
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
Top
AniseHawthornLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
HeliotropeJasmineTiare Flower
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesAnise, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Heliotrope. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring56
Summer22
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night54
Category winnerSecondscentMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,993
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews24
Overall rank#33,016
PerfumerSophie Labbé
Launched—
Reviews4
Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionHigher 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 →Secondscent by Ted Baker leans into powdery comfort with sweet anise and soft florals. The scent opens with a light, spicy kick of star anise before melting into cozy heliotrope and warm vanilla. It fits quiet office wear on cool autumn days when you want a gentle skin scent that stays private rather than filling a wh…
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 Secondscent?
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes; Secondscent is rated 4.24/5 from 33 votes. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Secondscent for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Secondscent?
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100, Secondscent 37/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Secondscent?
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Secondscent 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Byzance EDT 2017 Edition and Secondscent smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Anise, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Heliotrope.
Is Byzance EDT 2017 Edition or Secondscent better for summer or winter?
For summer, Secondscent is the stronger pick. For winter, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is the stronger pick. Secondscent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byzance EDT 2017 Edition and Secondscent?
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. Secondscent has top notes of Anise, Hawthorn and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine and Tiare Flower, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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