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Secondscent vs Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

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

Updated 140 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Secondscent

    Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, 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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Secondscent3/7
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition4/7
Ratings & consensus
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Community sentiment
Secondscent
Longevity
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Sillage & projection
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Value for money
Secondscent
Versatility
Secondscent
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
SecondscentTed Baker
Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochas
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.24/ 5 · 33 votes
Have 26%Had 21%Want 53%
4.21/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
24%Love
76%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

33 votes

50%Love
34%Like
7%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerSecondscentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity37
〰 Sillage43
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityByzance EDT 2017 Edition

SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value44
Category winnerSecondscentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
vanilla100%
powdery91%
white floral83%
floral74%
anis65%
almond56%
warm spicy100%
powdery92%
white floral84%
woody77%
floral69%
green61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AniseHawthornLily-of-the-Valley
Heart
HeliotropeJasmineTiare Flower
Base
VanillaMuskSandalwood
Top
AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes
Heart
TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base
HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesAnise, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope 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 season
Spring56
Summer22
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night54
Spring72
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSecondscentMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
Men0
Unisex25
Women75
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,016

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#6,993

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Secondscent by Ted Baker leans into powdery comfort with sweet anise and soft florals. The scent opens with a light, spicy kick of star anise before melting into cozy heliotrope and warm vanilla. It fits quiet office wear on cool autumn days when you want a gentle skin scent that stays private rather than filling a wh…

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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…

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, Secondscent or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition takes 4 of 7 categories. Secondscent is rated 4.24/5 from 33 votes; Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes. Choose Secondscent for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Secondscent or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition lasts longest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100, Secondscent 37/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Secondscent or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Secondscent 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Secondscent and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Anise, Lily-of-the-Valley, Heliotrope and Jasmine.

Is Secondscent or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition better for summer or winter?

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

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

Secondscent has top notes of Anise, Hawthorn and Lily-of-the-Valley, heart notes of Heliotrope, Jasmine and Tiare Flower, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood. 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.

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