Byzance vs Initiation
People who smelled both say they have some resemblance, and most agree.
- Rochas · 1987Byzance
- Molyneux · 1990Initiation
How alike are they?
Most agree
The meter shows how close people who smelled both say they are.
Based on a few votesHow they wear
Longevity
Long lastingLonger lasting than 65% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Long lastingLonger lasting than 60% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Projection
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 65% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Moderate projectionStronger projection than 55% of fragrancesBased on many votes
Gender lean
Leans feminineBased on many votes
Leans feminineBased on a few votes
What they're made of
Byzance
Main accords
- Floral
- Powdery
- Warm spicy
- White floral
- Woody
- Aldehydic
Top notes
- aldehydes
- basil
- cardamom
- carnation
- green notes
- lemon
- mandarin orange
- spices
Heart notes
- anise
- jasmine
- lily-of-the-valley
- orris root
- tuberose
- turkish rose
- ylang-ylang
Initiation
Main accords
- Floral
- Green
- Woody
- White floral
- Amber
- Animal
Top notes
- aldehydes
- bergamot
- brazilian rosewood
- gardenia
- mandarin orange
- mimosa
- peach
- ylang-ylang
Heart notes
- jasmine
- rose
- carnation
- heliotrope
- lily-of-the-valley
- narcissus
- spicy
- tuberose
- ylang-ylang
Base notes