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Silver Edelweiss vs Escapade a Byzance

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

Updated 233 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Escapade a Byzance takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Silver Edelweiss

    Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Escapade a Byzance

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Silver Edelweiss3/7
Escapade a Byzance4/7
Ratings & consensus
Escapade a Byzance
Community sentiment
Escapade a Byzance
Longevity
Silver Edelweiss
Sillage & projection
Silver Edelweiss
Value for money
Escapade a Byzance
Versatility
Silver Edelweiss
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Escapade a Byzance

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Silver EdelweissAura of Kazakhstan
Escapade a ByzanceOlibere Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.61/ 5 · 56 votes
Have 38%Had 10%Want 53%
4.07/ 5 · 177 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
27%Love
34%Like
16%Ok
20%Dislike
4%Hate

56 votes

36%Love
44%Like
11%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

177 votes

Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate65
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevitySilver Edelweiss

SillageSilver Edelweiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value25
¤ Price value57
Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
green100%
woody92%
musky84%
aromatic77%
warm spicy69%
conifer61%
warm spicy100%
amber88%
fresh spicy77%
vanilla65%
cinnamon53%
woody42%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PineIncense
Heart
Green NotesCloves
Base
MuskVanilla
Top
CinnamonBlack PepperSaffronGingerThymeCitruses
Heart
ClovesIncenseCypress
Base
BenzoinAmberVanillaCedarHeliotropePatchouliMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesIncense, Cloves, Musk and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer54
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night43
Spring54
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerSilver EdelweissMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men58
Unisex39
Women3
Men16
Unisex71
Women14
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,034

PerfumerVanessa Prudent

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#9,870

PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerEscapade a ByzanceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Silver Edelweiss by Aura of Kazakhstan brings the crisp air of high-altitude mountains to life. It features a sharp opening of pine and incense that settles into a green and clove-infused heart. This aromatic composition eventually dries down to a clean, musky vanilla base, making it a versatile choice for anyone seek…

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Escapade a Byzance opens with a warm, dry burst of cinnamon and black pepper that mimics the dusty heat of a spice bazaar. As the perfume warms on your skin, the initial kick of ginger and saffron yields to a smoky incense and green cypress heart. The base settles into a comforting, resinous blend of benzoin and amber…

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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, Silver Edelweiss or Escapade a Byzance?

Escapade a Byzance takes 4 of 7 categories. Silver Edelweiss is rated 3.61/5 from 56 votes; Escapade a Byzance is rated 4.07/5 from 177 votes. Choose Silver Edelweiss for a green and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Escapade a Byzance for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Silver Edelweiss or Escapade a Byzance?

Silver Edelweiss lasts longest (Silver Edelweiss 71/100, Escapade a Byzance 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Silver Edelweiss or Escapade a Byzance?

Projection is very close: Silver Edelweiss 63/100, Escapade a Byzance 61/100 for sillage.

Do Silver Edelweiss and Escapade a Byzance smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Incense, Cloves, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Silver Edelweiss or Escapade a Byzance better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Silver Edelweiss and Escapade a Byzance?

Silver Edelweiss has top notes of Pine and Incense, heart notes of Green Notes and Cloves, a base of Musk and Vanilla. Escapade a Byzance has top notes of Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Saffron and Ginger, heart notes of Cloves, Incense and Cypress, a base of Benzoin, Amber, Vanilla and Cedar.

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