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    Side by side

    Christina 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 Christina projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Christina vs. Byzantium
    ChristinaByzantium
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20052016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Christina

    White Floral
    Sweet
    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Floral
    Musky
    Powdery
    Amber

    Byzantium

    Vanilla
    Almond
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Honey
    Amber
    Nutty
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangeStrawberry
    AlmondCinnamonMimosa
    Heart
    JasmineTuberose
    HeliotropeHoneyBlack Rose
    Base
    AmberMusk
    VanillaWhite MuskCacao PodLabdanumPeru BalsamOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Christina vs. Byzantium
    ChristinaByzantium
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Christina doesn't announce itself. It arrives in a flash, strawberry sweetness, mandarin sparkle, then settles into something quieter and more interesting.Christina
    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