Cleopatra
Aurora ScentsEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Cleopatra vs. Byzantium
Byzantium wears longer on skin, while Cleopatra projects louder.
The essentials
At a glance
| Cleopatra | Byzantium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2022 | 2016 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Perfumer | M.H Gerashi | — |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Cleopatra
Vanilla
Powdery
Musky
Woody
White Floral
Rose
Animalic
Tuberose
Byzantium
Vanilla
Almond
Sweet
Powdery
Honey
Amber
Nutty
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
CedarOrange Blossom
AlmondCinnamonMimosa
Heart
TuberoseSolar NotesFloral NotesRose
HeliotropeHoneyBlack Rose
Base
VanillaMuskAmber
VanillaWhite MuskCacao PodLabdanumPeru BalsamOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Cleopatra | Byzantium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 2-4 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Aurora Scents has spent four decades building British understatement. Cleopatra is where they let warmth win. Powdery, yes, but the vanilla and musk underneath make it feel less like a vanity and.Cleopatra
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