Fragrance comparison

Expect the Unexpected vs Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

Expect the Unexpected

The Dua Brand

3.502 votes

Rank #65,312 FloralWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

4.21107 votes

Rank #6,701 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 3 of 4 categories.

Expect the Unexpected
Choose it for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Expect the Unexpected1/4

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Sillage & projection: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Value for money: Expect the Unexpected
Versatility: Not scored
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

Expect the UnexpectedThe Dua Brand

Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 78%Had 11%Want 11%

4.21/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

50%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityByzance EDT 2017 Edition

SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerExpect the UnexpectedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

warm spicy91%

musky83%

white floral74%

vanilla65%

amber56%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both warm spicy, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Exotic floral notesLily-of-the-ValleyCarnationVanillaSpicesAmberMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesLily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Vanilla and Spices. Durations are only published for Expect the Unexpected, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,312

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,701

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Expect the Unexpected by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around sweet amber, warm spices, and classic florals. It introduces itself with bright lily-of-the-valley and sharp carnation, cut through with a dusting of dry spices that prevents the bouquet from feeling overly traditional. As the perfume settles …

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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, Expect the Unexpected or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 3 of 4 categories. Expect the Unexpected is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes; Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes. Choose Expect the Unexpected for a floral and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Expect the Unexpected or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100, Expect the Unexpected 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Expect the Unexpected or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Expect the Unexpected 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Expect the Unexpected and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Vanilla and Spices.

Is Expect the Unexpected or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

Expect the Unexpected suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Expect the Unexpected and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Expect the Unexpected features Exotic floral notes, Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation, Vanilla and Spices. 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.