Fragrance comparison

Godolphin vs Escapade a Byzance

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,644 ratings analysed

5 wins

Godolphin

Parfums de Marly

4.122,467 votes

Rank #1,566 LeatherAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

Escapade a Byzance

Olibere Parfums

4.07177 votes

Rank #10,233 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Godolphin takes 5 of 7 categories.

Godolphin
Choose it for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Escapade a Byzance
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Godolphin5/7

Escapade a Byzance2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GodolphinParfums de Marly

Escapade a ByzanceOlibere Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 2,467 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 177 votes

Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%

Category winnerGodolphinRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

2,467 votes

36%Love

44%Like

11%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityGodolphin

SillageGodolphin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value57

Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

animalic77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

amber88%

fresh spicy77%

vanilla65%

cinnamon53%

woody42%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Fruity NotesSaffronMateThymeCypressGreen Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseOrrisJasmine

Base6-10 hrs

LeatherAmberVirginia CedarVetiverMuskVanille

Top

CinnamonBlack PepperSaffronGingerThymeCitruses

Heart

ClovesIncenseCypress

Base

BenzoinAmberVanillaCedarHeliotropePatchouliMuskVetiver

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Thyme, Cypress and Amber. Durations are only published for Godolphin, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer17

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring54

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGodolphinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men76

Unisex19

Women4

Date 36%Party 27%Work 20%Casual 17%

Men16

Unisex71

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,566

PerfumerMichèle Saramito

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#10,233

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerGodolphinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Godolphin balances rugged rawhide with bright, candied fruit. It makes an immediate impression. The first spray releases a lively burst of sweet dried fruit, herbal mate, and golden saffron before setting into dense, polished leather. You will notice the contrast right away. Unlike harsh, smoky birch …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Godolphin or Escapade a Byzance?

Godolphin takes 5 of 7 categories. Godolphin is rated 4.12/5 from 2,467 votes; Escapade a Byzance is rated 4.07/5 from 177 votes. Choose Godolphin for a leather and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Escapade a Byzance for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Godolphin or Escapade a Byzance?

Godolphin lasts longest (Godolphin 79/100, Escapade a Byzance 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Godolphin or Escapade a Byzance?

Godolphin projects furthest (Godolphin 67/100, Escapade a Byzance 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Godolphin and Escapade a Byzance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Saffron, Thyme, Cypress and Amber.

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

For summer, Godolphin is the stronger pick. For winter, Godolphin is the stronger pick. Godolphin suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Godolphin and Escapade a Byzance?

Godolphin has top notes of Fruity Notes, Saffron, Mate and Thyme, heart notes of Rose, Orris and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Amber, Virginia Cedar 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.