Nusha vs Byzance
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byzance takes 3 of 3 categories.
NushaChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ByzanceChoose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nusha0/3
Byzance3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Byzance
- Sillage & projection
- Byzance
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byzance
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
NushaImotskiByzanceRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 25%Had 0%Want 75%
3.77/ 5 · 1,875 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
25%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
46%Love
42%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
1,809 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityByzance
SillageByzance
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus91%
rose83%
floral74%
vanilla65%
powdery56%
warm spicy100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
floral69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotMandarin OrangeLemonAldehydes
Heart
JasmineOrange BlossomRoseLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotrope
Base
VanillaTonka BeanMuskSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
AldehydesSpicesCarnationCardamomBasilMandarin OrangeLemonGreen Notes
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmineOrris RootAniseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodHeliotropeAmberMuskVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lemon, Aldehydes and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring40
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#73,159
PerfumerTomislav Vrbanec
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#345
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews228
Category winnerByzanceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNusha is a bright white floral with a sparkling citrus start, then a softer heart of jasmine, orange blossom and rose. As it settles, vanilla, tonka and musk give it a smoother, slightly powdery finish. It reads traditionally feminine and fairly classic in style. If you enjoy floral perfumes that open fresh and dry do…
Reviews →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…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Nusha or Byzance?
Byzance takes 3 of 3 categories. Nusha is rated 2.75/5 from 4 votes; Byzance is rated 3.77/5 from 1,875 votes. Choose Nusha for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byzance for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Nusha or Byzance?
Byzance lasts longest (Byzance 75/100, Nusha 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Nusha or Byzance?
Byzance projects furthest (Byzance 69/100, Nusha 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Nusha and Byzance smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Aldehydes and Jasmine.
Is Nusha or Byzance better for summer or winter?
Nusha suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Nusha and Byzance?
Nusha has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Aldehydes, heart notes of Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Musk 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.
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