Fragrance comparison

Jicky vs Byzance

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 4,639 ratings analysed

Jicky

Guerlain

4.152,764 votes

Rank #2,506 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Byzance

Rochas

3.771,875 votes

Rank #341 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance takes 5 of 7 categories.

Jicky
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byzance
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Jicky2/7

Byzance5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JickyGuerlain

ByzanceRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

3.77/ 5 · 1,875 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerJickyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

36%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

2,764 votes

46%Love

42%Like

2%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

1,809 votes

Category winnerByzanceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityByzance

SillageByzance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value54

Category winnerByzanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

RosemaryBergamotLemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderTonka BeanOrris RootBasilJasmineEthylvanillin

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaLeatherSpicesBenzoinSandalwoodAmberBrazilian Rosewood

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationCardamomBasilMandarin OrangeLemonGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmineOrris RootAniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodHeliotropeAmberMuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Mandarin Orange, Orris Root and Basil. Durations are only published for Jicky, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring95

Summer67

Fall100

Winter66

Day100

Night46

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJickyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex61

Women32

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#341

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews228

Category winnerByzanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Jicky by Guerlain presents a brisk, herbal opening of rosemary, lemon, and bergamot that quickly greets the senses. Rather than staying a simple, clean cologne, the scent introduces a core of dry lavender and powdery orris root, paired against sweet tonka bean and ethylvanillin. As the top freshness settles, a darker …

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Byzance is a storied oriental spicy fragrance for women, defined by its rich opening of aldehydes and carnation. It evolves into a complex floral heart of tuberose and ylang-ylang, grounded by a warm, woody base of vanilla and sandalwood. This vintage classic suits those who enjoy opulent, long-lasting scents with a s…

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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, Jicky or Byzance?

Byzance takes 5 of 7 categories. Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes; Byzance is rated 3.77/5 from 1,875 votes. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byzance for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Jicky or Byzance?

Byzance lasts longest (Byzance 75/100, Jicky 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jicky or Byzance?

Byzance projects furthest (Byzance 69/100, Jicky 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jicky and Byzance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Orris Root and Basil.

Is Jicky or Byzance better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jicky is the stronger pick. For winter, Byzance is the stronger pick. Jicky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jicky and Byzance?

Jicky has top notes of Rosemary, Bergamot, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Tonka Bean, Orris Root and Basil, a base of Vanilla, Leather, Spices and Benzoin. Byzance has top notes of Aldehydes, Spices, Carnation and Cardamom, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber and Musk.