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    Paris Rouge vs. Byzantium

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    Byzantium by Tesori d'Oriente bottle

    Byzantium

    Tesori d'Oriente
    Eau de Toilette2016
    New comparison

    Paris Rouge rates higher with the community, while Byzantium wears longer on skin.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Paris Rouge vs. Byzantium
    Paris RougeByzantium
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20072016
    GenderFemaleUnisex
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Paris Rouge

    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Floral
    Musky
    Woody
    Almond
    White Floral
    Warm Spicy

    Byzantium

    Vanilla
    Almond
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Honey
    Amber
    Nutty
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    HeliotropeFreesiaBergamot
    AlmondCinnamonMimosa
    Heart
    JasmineRose
    HeliotropeHoneyBlack Rose
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodTonka Bean
    VanillaWhite MuskCacao PodLabdanumPeru BalsamOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Paris Rouge vs. Byzantium
    Paris RougeByzantium
    Score4/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    The powdery-floral category tends to play it safe. Paris Rouge doesn't. That heliotrope-almond warmth gives it a vintage sensuality modern florals rarely attempt.Paris Rouge
    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