Dupe Pair
94%
Very Similar
Byzance Eau de Parfum bottle Byzance
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender F
1987 Year 1987
££ Price Tier £
Opulence For Women Eau de Parfum bottle Opulence For Women

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Byzance
Byzance is a legendary '80s powerhouse, a spicy white floral that evokes undeniable glamour. It's a grand, opulent statement from a bygone era that still turns heads, though its bold character isn't for everyone. Prepare for compliments or confused stares.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Opulence For Women
A budget take on the original 1987 Rochas Byzance. Opulence captures the aldehydic-powdery white-floral signature, but the dupe pushes the big tuberose-and-ylang heart louder while the elegant, powdery amber-vanilla base that gave Byzance its mature, refined finish reads flatter and fades sooner.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 6% 9%
Floral 31% 35%
Fruity 1% 2%
Green 8% 6%
Sweet 26% 27%
Warm 17% 11%
Woody 12% 10%
Earthy 4% 3%
Animalic 8% 8%
Fresh 14% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Byzance EdP
Opulence For Women EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Aldehydes 17% vs 24%
Carnation 15% vs 17%
Cardamom 12% vs 15%
Basil 10% vs 12%
Mandarin 9% vs 18%
Lemon 9% vs 12%
Only in Byzance
Spicy 16% Green 9%
Shared Notes
Tuberose 18% vs 22%
Ylang-Ylang 16% vs 19%
Rose 14% vs 16%
Jasmine 14% vs 15%
Orris 13% vs 12%
Only in Byzance
Anise 12%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 19% vs 17%
Heliotrope 18% vs 18%
Amber 16% vs 15%
Musk 15% vs 15%
Vanilla 15% vs 20%
Cedar 14% vs 12%

Accords

Byzance Opulence For Women
100%
Warm Spicy
78%
Floral
90%
84%
Powdery
65%
80%
Woody
40%
66%
Aldehydic
55%
63%
Tuberose
62%
Aromatic
62%
Fresh
58%
Vanilla
Amber
50%
Sweet
40%
100%
Floral shared
78%
90%
Powdery shared
84%
65%
Woody shared
80%
40%
Aldehydic shared
66%
55%
63%
62%
62%
58%
50%
40%

Performance

Byzance Opulence For Women
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Byzance

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Byzance is a strong, projecting fragrance with significant longevity, making it too overwhelming for an office. Its rich, opulent, and sensual character, combined with its '80s glamour, makes it ideal for dates and especially formal, evening events where making a statement is desired.

Opulence For Women

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

The powdery florals and warm oriental base suit autumn and winter, with enough aldehydic sparkle for spring.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

A glamorous, dressed-up floral made for evenings and formal occasions; too rich for the office or sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
94%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
98%
Accord
56%
Key Similarities

Both share Floral, Powdery, Aldehydic accords and Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Byzance
Opulence For Women
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