Byzantium Eau de Parfum bottle Byzantium
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2016 Year 2014
£ Price Tier ££
Kiss Me Intense Eau de Parfum bottle Kiss Me Intense

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Byzantium
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 - Kiss Me Intense
This polarizing scent is a wild ride, a 'love it or hate it' gourmand floral where banana bubblegum meets spiced almond. A truly unique and bold take on vanilla that’s anything but basic.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 0% 7%
Floral 17% 18%
Fruity 0% 1%
Green 1% 2%
Sweet 49% 46%
Warm 24% 23%
Woody 4% 2%
Earthy 6% 4%
Animalic 9% 9%
Fresh 2% 8%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Byzantium EdP
Kiss Me Intense EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Almond 45% vs 46%
Only in Kiss Me Intense
Anise 30% Lemon 23%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 31% vs 47%
Musk 22% vs 26%
Only in Kiss Me Intense
Opoponax 26%

Accords

Byzantium Kiss Me Intense
100%
Almond
96%
95%
Vanilla
100%
92%
Sweet
89%
86%
Powdery
82%
73%
Floral
63%
71%
Honey
68%
Amber
66%
Warm Spicy
54%
64%
Nutty
58%
61%
Balsamic
Fruity
52%
Almond shared
100%
96%
Vanilla shared
95%
100%
Sweet shared
92%
89%
Powdery shared
86%
82%
Floral shared
73%
63%
71%
68%
Warm Spicy shared
66%
54%
Nutty shared
64%
58%
61%
52%

Performance

Byzantium Kiss Me Intense
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Byzantium

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.

Kiss Me Intense

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its intensity and potent sillage, combined with its sweet, gourmand-leaning profile, make it less suitable for formal or office settings. It excels in date night scenarios and casual wear where its playful and inviting character can truly shine.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
93%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
89%
Accord
79%
Key Similarities

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

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Byzantium
Kiss Me Intense
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