221 community ratings

Byzantine Amber (Extrait de Parfum)

2023UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.9/ 10

Community score
221 ratings

Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber Extrait de Parfum is a sweet, resinous and smoky amber, with spicy, animalic and leathery touches that suit cooler seasons and evenings.

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Skunky's take: Voters picked cool weather; in winter it is a warm hug.

How does it perform?

From 184 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

8.6 /10

Sprayed at breakfast, still around at dinner.

Sillage

7.9 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

7.2 /10

Most people feel it is worth the price.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

88% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Sweet
Spicy
Woody
Oriental
Animal
Resinous
Smoky
Leathery

What does Byzantine Amber (Extrait de Parfum) smell like?

Cinnamon and bergamot open the top, with geranium in the heart. The base is dominated by labdanum, leather, styrax, ambergris, benzoin and frankincense, settling into a warm, resinous and smoky sweetness with a woody edge.

Longevity is rated strong and sillage good. Most voters pick fall and winter, and it leans towards evening and nights out. It is unisex, though slightly more voters call it masculine than feminine. Amouage Overture Woman and Goutal Ambre Fétiche have a close profile.