WS-R-1987

Byzance

1987Men

warm spicy up front, then white floral, settling into powdery.

Byzance by Rochas is a Oriental Spicy fragrance for women. Byzance was launched in 1987. Byzance was created by Nicolas Mamounas and Alberto Morillas. Top notes are Aldehydes, Spices, Carnation, Cardamom, Basil, Mandarin Orange, Lemon and Green Notes; middle notes are Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Orris Root, Anise and…

warm spicy white floral powdery woody

Noses: Alberto Morillas · Nicolas Mamounas

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Aldehydes, Spices, Carnation, Cardamom, Basil, Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Green Notes
Heart· 2–4h
Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Orris Root, Anise, Lily-of-the-Valley
Drydown· 6h+
Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Cedar

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

78%

77%

71%

68%

51%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityLong

ReachArm's length

Winter41%Fall35%Spring16%Summer9%Night70%Day30%Wears female65%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best date night perfumes — Warm base accords suit after-hours rotation.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best winter perfumes — Wearers tag this for cold-season rotation.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does Byzance smell like?

warm spicy up front, then white floral, settling into powdery. Dominant accords: warm spicy, white floral, powdery.

What notes are in Byzance?

Top: Aldehydes, Spices, Carnation, Cardamom, Basil, Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Green Notes. Heart: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose, Jasmine, Orris Root, Anise, Lily-of-the-Valley. Base: Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Cedar.

How long does Byzance last?

Wearers tag this as long. Expect 6–8+ hours on skin for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is Byzance loud?

Arm's length reach on skin. People across the room will notice. Two sprays max for the office.

What season is Byzance best for?

Winter is the top pick (41%). Fall is second at 35%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for Byzance?

Night wear leads at 70%. Day is a secondary pick at 30%.

Is Byzance for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 65% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made Byzance?

Composed by Alberto Morillas and Nicolas Mamounas. Released in 1987.