Roxane vs Byzance
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byzance takes 3 of 5 categories.
RoxaneChoose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ByzanceChoose it for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Roxane2/5
Byzance3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Roxane
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Byzance
- Sillage & projection
- Roxane
- Value for money
- Byzance
- 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
RoxaneArno SorelByzanceRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 14 votes
Have 29%Had 14%Want 57%
3.77/ 5 · 1,875 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
Category winnerRoxaneRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
36%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate
14 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
SillageRoxane
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByzanceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
powdery77%
fresh69%
aldehydic61%
warm spicy100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
woody77%
floral69%
aldehydic61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, white floral and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesBergamotLemonNeroli
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyOrris Root
Base
SandalwoodVanillaCedarAmberMusk
Top
AldehydesSpicesCarnationCardamomBasilMandarin OrangeLemonGreen Notes
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangTurkish RoseJasmineOrris RootAniseLily-of-the-Valley
Base
SandalwoodHeliotropeAmberMuskVanillaCedar
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang 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
Summer67
Fall67
Winter50
Day100
Night80
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#21,493
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews14
Overall rank#344
PerfumerAlberto Morillas, Nicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews228
Category winnerByzanceHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoxane opens with a bright aldehydic citrus lift, then settles into soft white florals, powdery iris, and a smooth woody vanilla base. It reads classic, silky, and slightly mysterious rather than airy or modern. If you enjoy floral aldehydes with a velvety texture and noticeable presence, this is the kind of scent th…
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, Roxane or Byzance?
Byzance takes 3 of 5 categories. Roxane is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Byzance is rated 3.77/5 from 1,875 votes. Choose Roxane for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byzance for a warm spicy and white floral character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Roxane or Byzance?
Byzance lasts longest (Byzance 75/100, Roxane 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Roxane or Byzance?
Roxane projects furthest (Roxane 73/100, Byzance 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Roxane and Byzance smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Lemon, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Roxane or Byzance better for summer or winter?
Roxane suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Roxane and Byzance?
Roxane has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon and Neroli, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Orris Root, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Amber. 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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