Byzantium
| Edp | Concentration | Edt |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2016 | Year | 2012 |
| £ | Price Tier | £ |
Shea
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
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.
The Body Shop's warm-nutty-creamy interpretation of shea butter as fragrance. Almond, vanilla, tonka and a buttery shea-nut core wrapped in soft musk. Reads like a comfort hug rather than a perfume - the close-to-skin gourmand at budget price.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 0% | 0% |
| Floral | 17% | 16% |
| Fruity | 0% | 4% |
| Green | 1% | 2% |
| Sweet | 49% | 49% |
| Warm | 24% | 24% |
| Woody | 4% | 6% |
| Earthy | 6% | 8% |
| Animalic | 9% | 7% |
| Fresh | 2% | 7% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.
Occasions
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.
Seasons
A warm, nutty, vanilla-tonka skin scent reads strongest against cold air. Winter is peak; fall close behind. Spring is acceptable for cooler weeks; summer exposes the buttery-nut sweetness as too dense.
Occasions
Designed as a daily cozy fragrance - excellent for office, errands, post-shower, casual-evening wear. Date wear is acceptable for intimate cozy contexts. Formal settings expect more projection and sophistication; sport is wrong; the scent's strength is wearing close and warm.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Vanilla, Powdery, Nutty accords and Almond, Musk notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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