Rochas 1987 EDP

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Byzance

by Alberto Morillas , Nicolas Mamounas

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Rochas Byzance is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1987, created by Alberto Morillas and Nicolas Mamounas. Byzance opens with Spicy Notes, Green Notes, Lemon, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Anise, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Rochas's Byzance carries an Acquired verdict, a sweet-led wear.

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.
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  • Confident
  • Bold
  • Sophisticated
  • Elegant
  • Luxurious
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Byzance Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

An opulent, complex fragrance that opens with a vibrant, almost fizzy burst of aldehydes and warm spices like cardamom and basil, immediately setting a lavish tone. This quickly transitions into a rich, heady bouquet of white florals-tuberose and jasmine at the forefront-sweetened by rose and ylang-ylang, underscored by a subtle anise. The long dry-down settles into a comforting base of creamy sandalwood, musky amber, and sweet vanilla, with a whisper of heliotrope, maintaining its allure for hours.

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