Fragrance comparison

Jicky vs Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 2,871 ratings analysed

4 wins

Jicky

Guerlain

4.152,764 votes

Rank #2,506 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

4.21107 votes

Rank #6,824 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories.

Jicky
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Jicky4/7

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JickyGuerlain

Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 2,764 votes

Have 38%Had 12%Want 50%

4.21/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 79%Had 21%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

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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityByzance EDT 2017 Edition

SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value51

¤ Price value44

Category winnerJickyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

lavender77%

vanilla69%

woody61%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

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

AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk

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

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerJickyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex61

Women32

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,506

PerfumerAime Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews203

Overall rank#6,824

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerJickyHigher 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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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, Jicky or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Jicky takes 4 of 7 categories. Jicky is rated 4.15/5 from 2,764 votes; Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes. Choose Jicky for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Jicky or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100, Jicky 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Jicky or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Jicky 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Jicky and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 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 EDT 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

For summer, Jicky is the stronger pick. For winter, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is the stronger pick. Jicky suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Jicky and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

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 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.