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Overture Man vs Byzantine Amber

Overture Man and Byzantine Amber overlap 53% in notes and accords; 5 notes appear in both. Overture Man came out in 2019, Byzantine Amber in 2023.

At a glance

Overture ManByzantine Amber
BrandAmouageFrancesca Bianchi
Release year20192023
ConcentrationNo dataExtrait de Parfum
Rating
8.1/10633 votes
7.9/10221 votes
Longevity
8.7/10
8.6/10
Sillage
8.3/10
7.9/10

When to wear

Seasons
Overture ManByzantine Amber
Winter40%41%
Autumn40%40%
Spring16%12%
Summer4%7%
Occasions
Overture ManByzantine Amber
Evening33%33%
Nighttime31%30%
Casual18%24%
Office10%6%
Daytime8%7%

Notes

In both

  • Cinnamon
  • Benzoin
  • Labdanum
  • Geranium
  • Frankincense

Overture Man

Only in this one

  • Cumin
  • Saffron
  • Nutmeg
  • Cognac
  • Cardamom
  • Grapefruit
  • Ginger
  • Myrrh
  • Patchouli
  • Mastic absolute
  • Smoked leather
  • Animalic notes
  • Clary sage absolute
  • Sandalwood

Byzantine Amber

Only in this one

  • Bergamot
  • Leather
  • Styrax
  • Ambergris

Accords

Overture Man

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous

Byzantine Amber

  1. Sweet
  2. Spicy
  3. Woody
  4. Oriental
  5. Animal
  6. Resinous

Frequently asked questions

Which one lasts longer?

Their longevity is about the same: 8.7/10 for Overture Man, 8.6/10 for Byzantine Amber.

Which one projects more?

Overture Man projects more: sillage 8.3/10 against 7.9/10 for Byzantine Amber.

Which one suits winter better?

Both suit winter about equally: winter gets 40% of the season votes for Overture Man and 41% for Byzantine Amber.

Which one is rated higher?

Overture Man is rated higher: 8.1/10 against 7.9/10 for Byzantine Amber.

Which notes do they share?

Notes found in both: Cinnamon, Benzoin, Labdanum, Geranium, Frankincense.