Fragrance comparison

Oriental Extreme vs Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 176 ratings analysed

Oriental Extreme

Mugler

4.4169 votes

Rank #16,347 Warm SpicyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

4.21107 votes

Rank #6,577 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Oriental Extreme3/7

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Oriental ExtremeMugler

Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 31%Had 9%Want 59%

4.21/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerOriental ExtremeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

50%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerOriental ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityByzance EDT 2017 Edition

SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value44

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

vanilla86%

woody72%

powdery58%

balsamic44%

green30%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both warm spicy, powdery and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

SpicesVanillaSandalwoodGreen Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesSpices, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Green Notes. Durations are only published for Oriental Extreme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring62

Summer27

Fall100

Winter88

Day79

Night100

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOriental ExtremeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex77

Women15

Date 39%Party 22%Casual 21%Work 18%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,347

PerfumerPierre Aulas

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,577

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mugler Oriental Extreme hits the skin with a fiery burst of crushed spices and sudden green freshness. It wastes no time. Within minutes, the sharp opening burns away to reveal thick sandalwood wrapped in dark, smoky vanilla. The wood feels dry, warm, and distinctly powdery rather than creamy or milky. You get an asse…

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Oriental Extreme or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Oriental Extreme is rated 4.41/5 from 69 votes; Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes. Choose Oriental Extreme for a warm spicy and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Oriental Extreme or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100, Oriental Extreme 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Oriental Extreme or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Oriental Extreme 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Oriental Extreme and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Spices, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Green Notes.

Is Oriental Extreme or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Oriental Extreme and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Oriental Extreme features Spices, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Green Notes. 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.