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    Douce Faute vs. Byzantium

    Moderately similar
    Byzantium by Tesori d'Oriente bottle

    Byzantium

    Tesori d'Oriente
    Eau de Toilette2016
    New comparison

    Byzantium wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Douce Faute vs. Byzantium
    Douce FauteByzantium
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched19642016
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Douce Faute

    Powdery
    Fruity
    Rose
    Iris
    Sweet
    Woody
    Vanilla
    Violet

    Byzantium

    Vanilla
    Almond
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Honey
    Amber
    Nutty
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    PeachApricot
    AlmondCinnamonMimosa
    Heart
    IrisRoseHeliotropeViolet
    HeliotropeHoneyBlack Rose
    Base
    SandalwoodVanilleAmber
    VanillaWhite MuskCacao PodLabdanumPeru BalsamOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Douce Faute vs. Byzantium
    Douce FauteByzantium
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you are the type who reaches for something powdery and intimate over anything loud, this is that instinct honored. It offers a quiet confidence that does not demand to be noticed.Douce Faute
    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