Isa
Ulric de VarensEau de Parfum2000
Side by side
Isa vs. Byzantium
Byzantium rates higher with the community.
The essentials
At a glance
| Isa | Byzantium | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2000 | 2016 |
| Gender | Female | Unisex |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Isa
Fresh Spicy
Floral
Powdery
Musky
Rose
Byzantium
Vanilla
Almond
Sweet
Powdery
Honey
Amber
Nutty
Floral
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
GeraniumGalbanumMandarin Orange
AlmondCinnamonMimosa
Heart
NutmegRoseYlang-Ylang
HeliotropeHoneyBlack Rose
Base
MuskLabdanumSandalwood
VanillaWhite MuskCacao PodLabdanumPeru BalsamOud
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Isa | Byzantium | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Isa exists in that rare space between vintage and timeless. It's warm, powdery, and floral enough to feel familiar, but the galbanum and nutmeg keep it from being predictable.Isa
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