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Amouage Overture Woman vs Francesca Bianchi Byzantine Amber
Byzantine Amber is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
BrandyAppleSaffronBergamot
Heart
BenzoinMyrhhCinnamonMay RoseGeranium
Base
LeatherOlibanumLabdanum
Accords
Warm spicy
100%
Amber
92%
Leather
72%
Fruity
56%
Woody
55%
Fresh spicy
52%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
fallwinterspring
About
Overture Woman by Amouage is a Oriental Woody fragrance for women. Overture Woman was launched in 2020. The nose behind this fragrance is Annick Menardo. Top notes are Brandy, Apple, Saffron and Bergamot; middle notes are Benzoin, Myrhh, Cinnamon, May Rose and Geranium; base notes are Leather, Olibanum and Labdanum. Overture Women is exclusively presented in Harrods store."A captivating creation from one of the world’s finest fragrance houses, Amouage has announced the release of Overture Womanexclusively at Harrods in London. An homage to the modern woman– bold, cultured, and full of mystique, Overture Woman tells the story of that once in a lifetimemoment when nothing else matters. Created by master perfumer Annick Menardo, the headyfragrance is a symphony of some of the world’s rarest and most sought-after ingredients, e vokingthe intense emotion of a captivating opera performance. To be in the presence ofOverture Womanis to bear witness to the extraordinary."As the new phase for Amouage continues to unfold, we are delighted to be pushing theboundaries of fragrance creation, while maintaining the brand’s precedence for exceptional qualityand craftmanship," said Renaud Salmon, Amouage’s Chief Experience Officer. "Standing on stageacross from Overture Man, Overture Woman is a timeless performance of elegance and grandeur immortalised in scent. At its heart is a sophisticated, confident and well-travelled discerning woman who seeks something compellingly precious, and personal." Completing the Overture narrative, Overture Woman tells the story of a confident young operaunderstudy who is given an opportunity of a lifetime, jumping in on a few hours' notice for an ailing principal. Standing in wait for the orchestra to finish playing the overture, setting the mood for her debut, she checks her gown. Wearing hundreds of layers of silk organza, with a structuredpearls and beads-embellished harness, she has chosen to match it with long, dramatic, greigeleather gloves, completing her dreamy ensemble. She takes a breath; she won’t shy away from theweight of the very high-profile role she's inherited. Overture Woman opens to vibrant Calvados, Bergamot and Saffron notes which are contrasted by the softne ss of Rose Centifolia, Geranium and Myrrh at its heart. As the fragrance matures,Frankincense, together with Labdanum and leather at its base, bring a timeless sophistication to Overture Woman. Menardo explained, "When creating a perfume, I believe the inspiration behind it is every bit as important as the ingredients. A fragrance is good when the accord surprises me. The pillars arethere, they answer one another, I see the pattern, I feel the melody. And it’s this melody, this ideaof an operatic infusion, that inspired Overture Woman. The saffron brings warmth and lift to a composition, while bergamot has a refreshing and sparkling effect. Apple adds volume, while rosecentifolia brings the characteristic rosy facet. Like instruments, the individual notes are dissonant,but when they are composed, they offer a lyrical harmony." - a note from the brand.
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Notes
Top
CinnamonBergamot
Heart
Geranium
Base
LabdanumLeatherIncenseAmbergrisBenzoinStyrax
Accords
Amber
100%
Warm spicy
52%
Balsamic
51%
Leather
47%
Animalic
47%
Smoky
47%
Performance
LongevityLong lasting
SillageStrong
Best Seasons
winterfallspring
About
Byzantine Amber by Francesca Bianchi is a Oriental fragrance for women and men. Byzantine Amber was launched in 2023. The nose behind this fragrance is Francesca Bianchi. Top notes are Cinnamon and Bergamot; middle note is Geranium; base notes are Labdanum, Leather, Incense, Ambergris, Benzoin and Styrax.
Notes in Common
40% sharedShared (6)
BergamotBenzoinCinnamonGeraniumLeatherLabdanum
Only in Overture Woman
BrandyAppleSaffronMyrhhMay RoseOlibanum
Only in Byzantine Amber
IncenseAmbergrisStyrax
Rating
3.83vs4.13
Ratings
1,377vs690
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
2020vs2023
Which should I buy?
Byzantine Amber is the community's favourite of the two.
- Byzantine Amber is rated higher by the community: 4.13 from 690 ratings, against 3.83 from 1,377.
- Longevity votes for both lean "long lasting".
- Sillage is comparable: "strong" is the most common vote for both.
- Both are voted best for fall and winter.
- Amouage is a luxury house (typically $250+), while Francesca Bianchi is premium (typically $100–250).
Buy Byzantine Amber if you want the higher-rated option; pick Overture Woman if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.