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    Side by side

    Seeker vs. Byzantium

    Seeker by One Seed bottle

    Seeker

    One Seed
    Eau de Parfum2015
    Clearly related
    Byzantium by Tesori d'Oriente bottle

    Byzantium

    Tesori d'Oriente
    Eau de Toilette2016
    New comparison

    Byzantium rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while Seeker projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Seeker vs. Byzantium
    SeekerByzantium
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20152016
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerLiz Cook—
    Best seasonFallWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Seeker

    Vanilla
    Coconut
    Sweet
    Aromatic
    Soft Spicy
    Lactonic
    Salty
    Powdery

    Byzantium

    Vanilla
    Almond
    Sweet
    Powdery
    Honey
    Amber
    Nutty
    Floral

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Coriander
    AlmondCinnamonMimosa
    Heart
    Coconut aldehydeRice Basmati
    HeliotropeHoneyBlack Rose
    Base
    OakmossMuskAmbrette SeedVanilla
    VanillaWhite MuskCacao PodLabdanumPeru BalsamOud

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Seeker vs. Byzantium
    SeekerByzantium
    Score3/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    Natural perfumery usually means either quiet sophistication or a straight-up herb garden. Seeker does something rarer: a coconut-vanilla that refuses to whisper.Seeker
    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