Byzantium vs Ode
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Ode takes 2 of 3 categories.
ByzantiumChoose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
OdeChoose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Byzantium1/3
Ode2/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Ode
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Ode
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byzantium
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ByzantiumTesori d'OrienteOdeArtist'oWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.86/ 5 · 2,302 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
4.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 0%Had 5%Want 95%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
44%Like
11%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate
2,302 votes
67%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOde
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOdeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothalmond100%
vanilla94%
sweet90%
powdery86%
floral73%
honey70%
amber100%
warm spicy88%
vanilla77%
cinnamon65%
sweet53%
woody42%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both vanilla and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AlmondCinnamonMimosa
Heart
HoneyHeliotropeBlack RoseLabdanum
Base
VanillaCacao PodWhite MuskPeru BalsamAgarwood (Oud)
Top
CinnamonHeliotropeAlmond
Heart
Vanilla
Base
Tonka BeanAmberWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesAlmond, Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring34
Summer19
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring0
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,858
PerfumerNot listed
Launched2016
Reviews134
Overall rank#51,458
PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerByzantiumHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotByzantium by Tesori d'Oriente offers a heavy, warm comfort for freezing winter days. It wraps the wearer in a sweet cloud of powdery almond, marzipan, and soft honey. This budget-friendly fragrance is best suited for cozy evenings at home or casual walks in cold, crisp air.
Reviews →Ode is a warm amber vanilla built around almond, heliotrope and cinnamon, with a smooth vanilla heart and a tonka-amber-wood base. It reads soft, sweet and gently spiced rather than loud. This looks best for shoppers who enjoy cozy gourmand-leaning scents with a polished, unisex feel. Early feedback points to long-la…
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, Byzantium or Ode?
Ode takes 2 of 3 categories. Byzantium is rated 3.86/5 from 2,302 votes; Ode is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Byzantium for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Ode for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Byzantium or Ode?
Ode lasts longest (Ode 80/100, Byzantium 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Byzantium and Ode smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla and sweet accords. Common notes include Almond, Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Vanilla.
Is Byzantium or Ode better for summer or winter?
Ode suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byzantium and Ode?
Byzantium has top notes of Almond, Cinnamon and Mimosa, heart notes of Honey, Heliotrope, Black Rose and Labdanum, a base of Vanilla, Cacao Pod, White Musk and Peru Balsam. Ode has top notes of Cinnamon, Heliotrope and Almond, heart notes of Vanilla, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Woody Notes.
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