679 community ratings

Byzantium

2016UnisexClassic

Votes lean feminine

7.4/ 10

Community score
679 ratings

Tesori d'Oriente Byzantium is a sweet, powdery and creamy gourmand oriental, a unisex scent that leans towards fall and winter evenings.

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

How does it perform?

From 609 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.3 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

5.3 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

9.2 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

78% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Floral
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy
Oriental
Powdery
Creamy

What does Byzantium smell like?

It opens with mimosa, almond and cinnamon, a soft, spiced sweetness. In the heart, honey, black rose and heliotrope add a floral, powdery touch. The base settles into a dense, creamy warmth of cocoa bean, vanilla and Peru balsam, with labdanum, oud and white musk deepening and smoothing it.

Longevity and sillage are rated good. Most voters pick fall and winter, while summer gets very few votes. It leans towards leisure and evening wear, and is also chosen for daytime and nights out. Though unisex, most voters read it as feminine. Police Forbidden for Woman and Carrement Belle Vanille have a close profile.