LitchiOpens with
RoseHeart
MuskDries down to
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Byzance Gold
The first bite into a perfectly ripe litchi on a warm summer evening, where the burst of sweetness meets the earthy notes of a garden.
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Byzance GoldMid-range · $40–100
56%Similar accords, often for lessBlueberry · ZaraBudget tier, under $40 · shares 5 of its 6 notes8 matches →How it wears
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Notes Pyramid
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BaseFoundation
The story behind the bottle.
Byzance Gold by Rochas, launched in 2022 and crafted by Michel Almairac, is a fragrance that marries the vibrant sweetness of litchi with the depth of patchouli and musk. The opening notes of litchi and black currant create an immediate burst of tropical and fruity freshness, while the heart of rose and jasmine adds a layer of floral warmth. As it settles into its woody base, the scent reveals a rich blend of cedar and tonka bean, creating a harmonious blend that is both inviting and sophisticated.
One to two sprays are sufficient as the tropical top notes fade within an hour but leave behind a lingering musky and woody base. This fragrance is best suited for evening wear when its warmth can fully envelop you.
Fig. 01 — Byzance Gold, Rochas
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Michel Almairac
The master of empiresMichel Almairac is a master perfumer at Robertet whose career spans over forty years and includes some of the most commercially successful fragrances ever created.
“I was always surrounded by scents and smells which is part of life in that city, natural ones from the crops of flowers growing in the fields, and industrial ones as well, from the perfume factories.”
Michel Almairac · Olfactif interview
The Byzance line
4 fragrances, compared side by side
Designer Rochas
More from the house · founded 1925 · France
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What people
are saying.
Respected, if divisive: loved by 26%, disliked or hated by 19%.