Fragrance comparison

First Swim vs Signature Byzāān

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

First Swim

Mango

4.005 votes

Rank #53,183 FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Signature Byzāān

Zaharoff

4.2921 votes

Rank #19,694 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Signature Byzāān takes 3 of 4 categories.

First Swim
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature Byzāān
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

First Swim1/4

Signature Byzāān3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Signature Byzāān
Sillage & projection: Signature Byzāān
Value for money: First Swim
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Signature Byzāān

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

First SwimMango

Signature ByzāānZaharoff

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 11%Had 7%Want 81%

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

60%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

67%Love

10%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevitySignature Byzāān

SillageSignature Byzāān

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value72

Category winnerFirst SwimBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh90%

citrus80%

sweet70%

white floral60%

fruity50%

powdery100%

iris92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sweet OrangePearPineapple

Heart2-3 hrs

PeonyJasmineFreesia

Base4-6 hrs

MuskTonkaPatchouli

Top

ClementinePineapplePeachPear

Heart

IrisFreesiaPeonyRose

Base

AmberPatchouliBourbon VanillaSandalwoodMuskMoss

InformationalShared notesPear, Pineapple, Peony and Freesia. Durations are only published for First Swim, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter67

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day86

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 28%Date 19%Party 14%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,183

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#19,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerSignature ByzāānHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

First Swim by Mango delivers a bright splash of juicy pear, chilled sweet orange, and ripe pineapple right out of the bottle. The initial fruit punch feels sunny and clean. Within twenty minutes, the tropical citrus edge softens into dewy pink peony, jasmine petals, and soft freesia blossoms. It smells like damp skin …

Reviews →

Zaharoff Signature Byzāān represents a modern revival of a classic feminine profile. It centers sweet orchard fruits alongside powdery iris and a warm amber base. The scent wears like a soft, comforting cashmere wrap rather than a loud statement maker, making it highly suitable for cozy days and office environments.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, First Swim or Signature Byzāān?

Signature Byzāān takes 3 of 4 categories. First Swim is rated 4.00/5 from 5 votes; Signature Byzāān is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose First Swim for a floral and fresh character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature Byzāān for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, First Swim or Signature Byzāān?

Signature Byzāān lasts longest (Signature Byzāān 82/100, First Swim 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, First Swim or Signature Byzāān?

Signature Byzāān projects furthest (Signature Byzāān 69/100, First Swim 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do First Swim and Signature Byzāān smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pear, Pineapple, Peony and Freesia.

Is First Swim or Signature Byzāān better for summer or winter?

First Swim suits daytime wear; Signature Byzāān suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in First Swim and Signature Byzāān?

First Swim has top notes of Sweet Orange, Pear and Pineapple, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk, Tonka and Patchouli. Signature Byzāān has top notes of Clementine, Pineapple, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Iris, Freesia, Peony and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood.