Fragrance comparison

Dua's Suede vs Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 165 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dua's Suede

The Dua Brand

3.9958 votes

Rank #6,574 VanillaPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

4.21107 votes

Rank #6,847 Warm SpicyPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dua's Suede takes 4 of 7 categories.

Dua's Suede
Choose it for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Dua's Suede4/7

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition2/7

Ratings & consensus: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Community sentiment: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Longevity: Dua's Suede
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Dua's Suede
Versatility: Dua's Suede
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dua's Suede

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dua's SuedeThe Dua Brand

Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 59%Had 16%Want 25%

4.21/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

12%Like

4%Ok

4%Dislike

19%Hate

26 votes

50%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDua's Suede

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value44

Category winnerDua's SuedeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

patchouli92%

powdery84%

leather77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both powdery, warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

PatchouliSuedeVanillaHeliotropeAmberMandarin OrangeAldehydesImmortelle

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesVanilla, Heliotrope, Amber and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer22

Fall89

Winter100

Day71

Night100

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDua's SuedeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex75

Women17

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,574

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#6,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerDua's SuedeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dua's Suede is a powdery suede vanilla with patchouli underneath and a dry, woody feel rather than a fluffy dessert style. On skin, reviewers describe the leather and vanilla pairing as the main draw, with a soft, slightly vintage texture from heliotrope, amber, and aldehydes. It looks best suited to shoppers who enjo…

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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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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, Dua's Suede or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Dua's Suede takes 4 of 7 categories. Dua's Suede is rated 3.99/5 from 58 votes; Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes. Choose Dua's Suede for a vanilla and patchouli character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dua's Suede or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Dua's Suede lasts longest (Dua's Suede 83/100, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dua's Suede or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Projection is very close: Dua's Suede 71/100, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100 for sillage.

Do Dua's Suede and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Vanilla, Heliotrope, Amber and Mandarin Orange.

Is Dua's Suede or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dua's Suede is the stronger pick. For winter, Dua's Suede is the stronger pick. Dua's Suede suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dua's Suede and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Dua's Suede features Patchouli, Suede, Vanilla, Heliotrope and Amber. 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.