Fragrance comparison

Votre vs Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 214 ratings analysed

4 wins

Votre

Charles Jourdan

4.14107 votes

Rank #31,521 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition

Rochas

4.21107 votes

Rank #6,618 Warm SpicyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Votre takes 4 of 7 categories.

Votre
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Choose it for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Votre4/7

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition3/7

Ratings & consensus: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Community sentiment: Votre
Longevity: Votre
Sillage & projection: Byzance EDT 2017 Edition
Value for money: Votre
Versatility: Votre
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

VotreCharles Jourdan

Byzance EDT 2017 EditionRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%

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

37%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

107 votes

50%Love

34%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerVotreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityVotre

SillageByzance EDT 2017 Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value44

Category winnerVotreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

woody69%

floral61%

warm spicy100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

floral69%

green61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both green, woody and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CassiaGalbanumAldehydesHiacynthSpicesMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MarigoldPlumRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

RaspberrySandalwoodAmberCedarMusk

Top

AldehydesSpicesCarnationBasilLemonCardamomMandarin OrangeGreen Notes

Heart

TuberoseTurkish RoseYlang-YlangAniseOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

HeliotropeSandalwoodVanillaAmberCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Spices, Mandarin Orange and Rose. Durations are only published for Votre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer87

Fall91

Winter65

Day100

Night66

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVotreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women62

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,521

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#6,618

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews24

Category winnerByzance EDT 2017 EditionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Charles Jourdan Votre hits the air with a crisp rush of bitter galbanum, sharp aldehydes, and crushed hyacinth stems. It is unapologetically green. Within twenty minutes, the bitter snap mellows into rich dark plum, sweet ylang-ylang, and warm cedar wood. You get an earthy, mossy backbone that feels tailored and groun…

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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…

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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, Votre or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Votre takes 4 of 7 categories. Votre is rated 4.14/5 from 107 votes; Byzance EDT 2017 Edition is rated 4.21/5 from 107 votes. Choose Votre for a green and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byzance EDT 2017 Edition for a warm spicy and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Votre or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

They last about the same: Votre 72/100, Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Votre or Byzance EDT 2017 Edition?

Byzance EDT 2017 Edition projects furthest (Byzance EDT 2017 Edition 71/100, Votre 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Votre and Byzance EDT 2017 Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and floral accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Spices, Mandarin Orange and Rose.

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

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

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

Votre has top notes of Cassia, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Hiacynth, heart notes of Marigold, Plum, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Raspberry, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar. 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.