Fragrance comparison

Byzantium vs Quantico

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,329 ratings analysed

Byzantium

Tesori d'Oriente · 2016

3.862,302 votes

Rank #1,858 AlmondVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Quantico

Nimere Parfums

3.8927 votes

Rank #40,338 WoodyNutty

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Byzantium
Choose it for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Quantico
Choose it for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Byzantium2/4

Quantico2/4

Ratings & consensus: Byzantium
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Quantico
Sillage & projection: Quantico
Value for money: Not scored
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'Oriente

QuanticoNimere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 2,302 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 17%Had 19%Want 64%

Category winnerByzantiumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

3%Hate

2,302 votes

36%Love

36%Like

0%Ok

27%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityQuantico

SillageQuantico

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

almond100%

vanilla94%

sweet90%

powdery86%

floral73%

honey70%

woody100%

nutty92%

sweet84%

fruity77%

green69%

almond61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both sweet and almond

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AlmondCinnamonMimosa

Heart

HoneyHeliotropeBlack RoseLabdanum

Base

VanillaCacao PodWhite MuskPeru BalsamAgarwood (Oud)

Top

Green NotesFig

Heart

WalnutAlmondSour CherryWoody Notes

Base

HoneyVanillaCacao PodVetiverTonka BeanGinger

InformationalShared notesAlmond, Honey, Vanilla and Cacao Pod. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring34

Summer19

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer0

Fall67

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex25

Women73

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,858

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2016

Reviews134

Overall rank#40,338

PerfumerNikolay Eremin

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerByzantiumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byzantium 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.

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Quantico by Nimere Parfums creates a unique, nutty and woody atmosphere centered on walnut and fig. This unisex fragrance balances earthy green notes with sweet honey and cocoa, making it a compelling choice for crisp autumn days when you want a scent that stands apart from typical designer releases.

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 Quantico?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Byzantium is rated 3.86/5 from 2,302 votes; Quantico is rated 3.89/5 from 27 votes. Choose Byzantium for a almond and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Quantico for a woody and nutty character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Byzantium or Quantico?

Quantico lasts longest (Quantico 85/100, Byzantium 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byzantium or Quantico?

Projection is very close: Quantico 63/100, Byzantium 61/100 for sillage.

Do Byzantium and Quantico smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and almond accords. Common notes include Almond, Honey, Vanilla and Cacao Pod.

Is Byzantium or Quantico better for summer or winter?

Quantico suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byzantium and Quantico?

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. Quantico has top notes of Green Notes and Fig, heart notes of Walnut, Almond, Sour Cherry and Woody Notes, a base of Honey, Vanilla, Cacao Pod and Vetiver.