Byzantium Eau de Parfum bottle Byzantium
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2005
£ Price Tier ££
Sweet Oriental Dream Eau de Parfum bottle Sweet Oriental Dream

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Byzantium Eau de Parfum
Don't let the price tag fool you; Tesori d'Oriente Byzantium is a surprisingly complex, beast-mode cheapie with a divisive but loyal following. Some find it a gourmand dream, others a powdery disaster. Blind buy with caution, but if it works for you, it's an absolute steal that punches way above its weight.
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Our Verdict - Sweet Oriental Dream Eau de Parfum
This one is a divisive marvel, drawing both passionate adoration and strong dislike. If you love a sweet, powdery gourmand then you'll find Sweet Oriental Dream is an absolute beast in performance, but if you don't then you'll never escape it.
Acquired

Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 0%
Floral 17% 19%
Fruity 0% 0%
Green 1% 0%
Sweet 49% 67%
Warm 24% 15%
Woody 4% 1%
Earthy 6% 4%
Animalic 9% 5%
Fresh 2% 1%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Byzantium EdP
Sweet Oriental Dream EdP

Notes

Only in Byzantium Eau de Parfum
Almond 46% Cinnamon 31% Mimosa 24%
Shared Notes
Honey 29% vs 30%
Rose 22% vs 15%
Only in Byzantium Eau de Parfum
Heliotrope 25% Labdanum 23%
Only in Sweet Oriental Dream Eau de Parfum
Almond 31% Vanilla 22%

Accords

Byzantium Eau de Parfum Sweet Oriental Dream Eau de Parfum
100%
Almond
100%
71%
Honey
99%
92%
Sweet
98%
95%
Vanilla
77%
86%
Powdery
47%
73%
Floral
73%
64%
Nutty
72%
68%
Amber
Fruity
65%
61%
Balsamic
Rose
58%
Almond shared
100%
100%
Honey shared
71%
99%
Sweet shared
92%
98%
Vanilla shared
95%
77%
Powdery shared
86%
47%
Floral shared
73%
73%
Nutty shared
64%
72%
68%
65%
61%
58%

Performance

Byzantium Eau de Parfum Sweet Oriental Dream Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Byzantium Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its strong projection and longevity make it less ideal for office settings, as it can be quite potent. The warm, sweet, and sensual character makes it excellent for dates and cozy casual wear, especially in colder months. It's a bit too rich for formal events and completely unsuitable for sport.

Sweet Oriental Dream Eau de Parfum

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

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

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its nuclear projection and lasting power make it unsuitable for an office setting. This fragrance is best reserved for casual or romantic evening wear, where its strong, sweet character can be appreciated without overwhelming others.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
89%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
80%
Key Similarities

Both share Almond, Honey, Sweet accords and Honey, Vanilla notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Byzantium Eau de Parfum
Sweet Oriental Dream Eau de Parfum
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