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Byzance

1987 · For women · Amber & Resinous

At a glance

Dominant accordswarm spicy, white floral, powdery
Key notesTuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Turkish Rose, Jasmine
Community rating4.25/5 from 1,850 votes

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Accord profile

warm spicy14%white floral11%powdery11%woody11%floral11%aldehydic9%tuberose9%aromatic8%fresh8%vanilla8%

Note pyramid

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About this fragrance

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Rochas Byzance (1987) is an Oriental Spicy composition that opens with aldehydes, spices, and carnation—a bright, clove-tinged spark that quickly gives way to a lush heart. The middle is a grand bouquet: tuberose, ylang-ylang, Turkish rose, jasmine, orris root, anise, and lily-of-the-valley, creating a dense, white-floral core with a powdery, anisic edge. In the base, sandalwood, heliotrope, amber, musk, vanilla, cedar, and patchouli anchor the scent in warmth and depth, leaving a soft, resinous trail.

This is a collector's fragrance for those who appreciate bold, opulent 1980s orientals. It suits wearers who enjoy spicy, floral, and powdery accords—especially in cool weather or evening settings. The aldehydic top and rich heart demand a certain confidence, but the drydown is comforting and enveloping. If you love classic powerhouse perfumes with a vintage soul, Byzance is a worthy addition to your rotation.

中文簡介

Rochas Byzance(1987)係一款東方辛辣調香水,前調以醛、香料同康乃馨開場,帶出明亮又帶丁香感嘅刺激。中調係豐盛嘅白花束:晚香玉、依蘭、土耳其玫瑰、茉莉、鳶尾根、八角同鈴蘭,營造出濃密、帶粉感同茴香氣息嘅核心。基調用檀香、天芥菜、琥珀、麝香、雲呢拿、雪松同廣藿香定調,留下溫暖、樹脂感嘅餘韻。

呢支香適合鍾意八十年代華麗東方調嘅收藏家,尤其係鍾情辛辣、花香同粉感嘅用家。秋冬或夜晚場合最啱,醛香前調同濃郁中調需要一定自信,但後調舒服又包覆。如果你愛經典強勢香水,Byzance 值得入手。

Reference data

HouseRochas
NameByzance
Launched1987
Marketed asFor women
Dominant familyAmber & Resinous
Notes recorded18
Accords10

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