Fragrance comparison

Crocus vs Escapade a Byzance

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 198 ratings analysed

Crocus

Santa Eulalia

4.0521 votes

Rank #39,730 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Escapade a Byzance

Olibere Parfums

4.07177 votes

Rank #11,076 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Escapade a Byzance takes 4 of 5 categories.

Crocus
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Escapade a Byzance
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Crocus1/5

Escapade a Byzance4/5

Ratings & consensus: Escapade a Byzance
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Crocus
Sillage & projection: Escapade a Byzance
Value for money: Escapade a Byzance
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Escapade a Byzance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CrocusSanta Eulalia

Escapade a ByzanceOlibere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 20%Had 7%Want 73%

4.07/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

36%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityCrocus

SillageEscapade a Byzance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

metallic69%

leather61%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla65%

cinnamon53%

woody42%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronJuniper BerriesRed Berries

Heart

CypressPatchouliMossRum

Base

IncenseSandalwoodVanillaVetiver

Top

CinnamonBlack PepperSaffronGingerThymeCitruses

Heart

ClovesIncenseCypress

Base

BenzoinAmberVanillaCedarHeliotropePatchouliMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Cypress, Patchouli and Incense. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring56

Summer44

Fall89

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex44

Women11

Men16

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#39,730

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#11,076

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Santa Eulalia Crocus starts sharp with red berries, juniper, and a dry, metallic kick of saffron. A dark splash of rum quickly cuts through the initial berry sweetness. As the scent settles, green cypress and earthy patchouli emerge alongside smoky incense and creamy sandalwood. It delivers a warm spicy bite that sui…

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Escapade a Byzance opens with a warm, dry burst of cinnamon and black pepper that mimics the dusty heat of a spice bazaar. As the perfume warms on your skin, the initial kick of ginger and saffron yields to a smoky incense and green cypress heart. The base settles into a comforting, resinous blend of benzoin and amber…

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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, Crocus or Escapade a Byzance?

Escapade a Byzance takes 4 of 5 categories. Crocus is rated 4.05/5 from 21 votes; Escapade a Byzance is rated 4.07/5 from 177 votes. Choose Crocus for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Escapade a Byzance for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Crocus or Escapade a Byzance?

They last about the same: Crocus 66/100, Escapade a Byzance 64/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Crocus or Escapade a Byzance?

Escapade a Byzance projects furthest (Escapade a Byzance 61/100, Crocus 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Crocus and Escapade a Byzance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Cypress, Patchouli and Incense.

Is Crocus or Escapade a Byzance better for summer or winter?

Crocus suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Crocus and Escapade a Byzance?

Crocus has top notes of Saffron, Juniper Berries and Red Berries, heart notes of Cypress, Patchouli, Moss and Rum, a base of Incense, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Vetiver. Escapade a Byzance has top notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Cloves, Incense and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla and Cedar.