Fragrance comparison

Signature Byzāān vs The Emperor

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 26 ratings analysed

Signature Byzāān

Zaharoff

4.2921 votes

Rank #19,029 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

The Emperor

Centurion Parfums

4.605 votes

Rank #32,464 SweetFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Emperor takes 2 of 3 categories.

Signature Byzāān
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
The Emperor
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Signature Byzāān1/3

The Emperor2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: The Emperor
Sillage & projection: The Emperor
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Signature Byzāān

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Signature ByzāānZaharoff

The EmperorCenturion Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 35%Had 5%Want 60%

4.60/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

10%Like

14%Ok

5%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

60%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityThe Emperor

SillageThe Emperor

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

fruity84%

woody77%

amber69%

sweet61%

sweet100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

iris61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

ClementinePineapplePeachPear

Heart

IrisFreesiaPeonyRose

Base

AmberPatchouliBourbon VanillaSandalwoodMuskMoss

Top20-30 mins

PineapplePeachBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

IrisOrange BlossomJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

Tonka BeanMuskPatchouliMoss

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Peach, Iris and Patchouli. Durations are only published for The Emperor, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer71

Fall100

Winter86

Day86

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night79

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Not enough votes yet

Casual 32%Date 26%Party 23%Work 19%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,029

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Overall rank#32,464

PerfumerBhupinder Singh Badh

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSignature ByzāānHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zaharoff Signature Byzāān represents a modern revival of a classic feminine profile. It centers sweet orchard fruits alongside powdery iris and a warm amber base. The scent wears like a soft, comforting cashmere wrap rather than a loud statement maker, making it highly suitable for cozy days and office environments.

Reviews →

The Emperor by Centurion Parfums is an aromatic fruity blend centered on sun-drenched pineapple and ripe peach. Sprayed on skin, it delivers an immediate burst of tart lemon and bergamot before settling into a soft heart of powdery iris, orange blossom, and jasmine. As the citrus sparkle subsides, warm tonka bean, pat…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Signature Byzāān or The Emperor?

The Emperor takes 2 of 3 categories. Signature Byzāān is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; The Emperor is rated 4.60/5 from 5 votes. Choose Signature Byzāān for a powdery and iris character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose The Emperor for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Signature Byzāān or The Emperor?

The Emperor lasts longest (The Emperor 100/100, Signature Byzāān 82/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Signature Byzāān or The Emperor?

The Emperor projects furthest (The Emperor 85/100, Signature Byzāān 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Signature Byzāān and The Emperor smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Peach, Iris and Patchouli.

Is Signature Byzāān or The Emperor better for summer or winter?

Signature Byzāān suits evening wear; The Emperor suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Signature Byzāān and The Emperor?

Signature Byzāān has top notes of Clementine, Pineapple, Peach and Pear, heart notes of Iris, Freesia, Peony and Rose, a base of Amber, Patchouli, Bourbon Vanilla and Sandalwood. The Emperor has top notes of Pineapple, Peach, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk, Patchouli and Moss.