Fragrance comparison

Me First vs Byzance

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,910 ratings analysed

Me First

Carolina Herrera

3.8335 votes

Rank #38,067 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Byzance

Rochas

3.771,875 votes

Rank #337 Warm SpicyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance takes 6 of 7 categories.

Me First
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byzance
Choose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Me First1/7

Byzance6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Me FirstCarolina Herrera

ByzanceRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

3.77/ 5 · 1,875 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

Category winnerByzanceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

31%Like

20%Ok

0%Dislike

11%Hate

35 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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityByzance

SillageByzance

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value54

Category winnerByzanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy90%

rose80%

fruity70%

tropical60%

aromatic50%

warm spicy100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

woody77%

floral69%

aldehydic61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Litchi

Heart2-4 hrs

Turkish RoseCardamom

Base6-8 hrs

CedarSandalwood

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationCardamomBasilMandarin OrangeLemonGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmineOrris RootAniseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

SandalwoodHeliotropeAmberMuskVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesTurkish Rose, Cardamom, Cedar and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Me First, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall64

Winter82

Day100

Night43

Spring40

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMe FirstMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men18

Unisex12

Women71

Casual 36%Work 31%Date 22%Party 11%

Men1

Unisex14

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,067

PerfumerCaroline Dumur, Dominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#337

PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews228

Category winnerByzanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera Me First brings a bold clash of sweet fruit, crisp spice, and dry timber. The spray opens with juicy litchi that feels bright, dewy, and lightly tropical. Within twenty minutes, a crimson Turkish rose blooms alongside crushed green cardamom, cutting through the sweetness with peppery warmth. The drydo…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Me First or Byzance?

Byzance takes 6 of 7 categories. Me First is rated 3.83/5 from 35 votes; Byzance is rated 3.77/5 from 1,875 votes. Choose Me First for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byzance for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Me First or Byzance?

Byzance lasts longest (Byzance 75/100, Me First 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Me First or Byzance?

Byzance projects furthest (Byzance 69/100, Me First 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Me First and Byzance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Turkish Rose, Cardamom, Cedar and Sandalwood.

Is Me First or Byzance better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Me First and Byzance?

Me First has top notes of Litchi, heart notes of Turkish Rose and Cardamom, a base of Cedar and Sandalwood. 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.