About the Fragrance
Launched in 1987, Rochas Byzance was conceived as a fragrance of opulence, pleasure and mystery. Rochas itself links the perfume to the lavish Parisian parties once hosted by Hélène and Marcel Rochas, and that sense of excess runs right through the original composition. A bright flash of aldehydes, citrus, carnation and cardamom gives way to an extravagant floral heart of tuberose, ylang-ylang, rose, jasmine and iris. Beneath it sits a warmer, softer foundation of sandalwood, heliotrope, amber, musk and vanilla. Vintage wearers frequently describe Byzance as floral-spicy, powdery, creamy and distinctly full-bodied — a fragrance with the scale and confidence of the late 1980s, but with a surprisingly smooth warmth once the opening settles. The Byzance name was revisited by Rochas in 2019, but this bottle belongs to the original 1987 fragrance, not the modern composition.
Fragrance Profile
Top Notes: Aldehydes, Carnation, Cardamom, Basil, Mandarin Orange, Lemon, Green Notes, Spices
Heart Notes: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine, Orris Root, Anise, Lily of the Valley
Base Notes: Sandalwood, Heliotrope, Amber, Musk, Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli
Fragrance notes are based on seller research and reliable published references. Vintage compositions, batches and scent presentation may vary.
Condition Notes
This listing is for the exact item shown in the photographs. The fragrance is New & Sealed in its original blue Rochas presentation. The packaging is marked N° 033060, 33 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris, Made in France and EMB 78498 B. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the product description.
Important Notice
As with all vintage, discontinued or older fragrances, minor variations in colour, scent or performance may occur due to age and storage history. Please review all photographs carefully before purchasing, as they form part of the product description.
Brand Disclaimer
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