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    Side by side

    Iris di Toscana vs. Byzantium

    Clearly related
    Byzantium by Tesori d'Oriente bottle

    Byzantium

    Tesori d'Oriente
    Eau de Toilette2016
    New comparison

    Byzantium wears longer on skin, while Iris di Toscana projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Iris di Toscana vs. Byzantium
    Iris di ToscanaByzantium
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20152016
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Iris di Toscana

    Aldehydic
    Powdery
    Woody
    Green
    Iris
    Earthy
    Fresh
    Yellow Floral

    Byzantium

    Vanilla
    Almond
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Honey
    Amber
    Nutty
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    AldehydesChamomileViolet LeafGreen Notes
    AlmondCinnamonMimosa
    Heart
    IrisMimosaYlang-Ylang
    HeliotropeHoneyBlack Rose
    Base
    VetiverMuskGuaiac WoodCedar
    VanillaWhite MuskCacao PodLabdanumPeru BalsamOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Iris di Toscana vs. Byzantium
    Iris di ToscanaByzantium
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The aldehydic punch either grabs you or makes you flinch in the first five minutes. But iris lovers know: once that opening settles, what lingers is powder-soft, warm, and close.Iris di Toscana
    This is one of the more interesting budget-orientals available. The almond-cinnamon opening has more character than you might expect from the brand. The drydown with cocoa and oud is where it earns.Byzantium