Description
The collection of Tesori d`Oriente introduced in 2016 the new fragrance of the collection inspired by “An imaginary trip to the legendary city of Byzantium, modern day Istanbul, among its sumptuous palaces lit by golden reflections and precious stones, imbued with scents of rare flowers and fine resins. The Byzantine imperial court has always been considered an inexhaustible source of inspiration for palace decorations, mosaics and precious jewels. Moreover, it is from here that ancient perfumery techniques and exclusive beauty rituals spread throughout the West. ” – according to the website of the brand Tesori d’Oriente.
The new fragrance is based on the dance of black rose and labdanum, listed as key ingredients of the Byzantium composition. This is a dreamy and precious fragrance – scent of black rose in its rare and mysterious form embraced by labdanum which elevates the rose to its pedestal by creating a precious Byzantinian mosaic of aromas with other notes of the composition. Top notes of the perfume Byzantium blend cinnamon, almonds and mimosa flowers, whereas the heart highlights black roses, labdanum, honey and heliotrope. The base of the composition provides warmth of vanilla, white musk, oud wood, Peru balsam and cocoa.
The collection of Byzantium features the following products: Byzantium aromatic perfume in a 100ml flacons; Byzantium aromatic bath cream and Byzantium aromatic shower cream.
sergei13666 – :
at first, I didn’t really like it because it made my breath stop from that powdery dusty quality, but now I love it. it’s a bargain, it lasts all day (and the next day on clothes) and it’s so comforting especially during winter or colder days. it’s alluring and it tells a story. you can’t ask for more at this price.
for me, it’s that kind of joy when you sit on a fireplace except that you can take it with you everywhere.
Ozzz – :
Ok idk what captivated me, but it’s completely gone now. It just smells like a chocolate scented candle to me (not in a great way…) I wish I could still love it (maybe my nose got used to the notes?)
burjuihe – :
Incredibile dover pagare $ 25 di spedizione per questa roba…..dallItalia fino a qui ( USA) Ma quando mai !!!!!
alenachkasd – :
the bottle and the fragrance are horrible. I don’t smell Montale’s ‘Sweet Oriental Dream’.
Maybe in my bottle has Safari- Ralph Lauren that i hate
jenyar1 – :
Firstly, the bottles for this range are horrible- cheap and nasty but this is unlike the scent. Wow it’s gorgeous. An almond lovers dream!. Certainly Unisex and definitely a cheaper ( and better in my opinion) alternative to Montale’s ‘Sweet Oriental Dream’.
It is easily a day to night fragrance. Almonds, vanilla, honey and heliotrope are the main notes but please do not think this is a sweet fragrance, it isn’t. I don’t think anyone could really dislike it and for the price, it’s incredible. I love it and will be repurchasing. I find myself reaching for it often. Its longevity and sillage are superb and this is a fantastic example of a ‘classic cheapie’. Tesori could charge much more for the quality………
mixa19 – :
I am getting vanilla and brown sugar and a bit of cinnamon and almonds… It’s not what I’ve thought it’s going to be, but it’s nice, esp. for a colder days
rash88 – :
It’s basically Sweet Oriental Dream, without the strong rose/sweat notes that ruined that for me.
Very much a honeyed almond scent, it’s also reminiscent of Black Sugar if the rubbery burnt note was removed.
Kachok – :
Byzantium manages to be both dense and airy at the same time. It’s a delightful fluffy powdered bomb of almond, sugar (honey), vanilla, heliotrope and some resins for good measure. The top-voted notes are indeed the most prominent, but don’t forget about the “backup singers” that prevent Byzantium from being Candyland.
It does remind me of how I remember Sweet Oriental Dream smelling, but I think I love this one even more – it’s more fun, somehow. To me, it is way less rose-intense than KM Loukhoum PDS, less deep. The first blast can be quite overwhelming, so I do not recommend spraying it to the center of the chest (unless you’re hardcore) and I think there is a high risk of this becoming cloying in the heat. I don’t think it falls under most people’s definition of unisex but I would gladly smell this on a man. Or anyone, really. For the price, it’s beyond a steal.
Zeveappeque – :
Ooh this is a fantastic cheapie – I would never have guessed this is a £10 /100ml perfume, you could have told me it was £50-60 and I would have believed you.
It’s strong for the first hour or so, and then goes down to moderate, at which stage it lasts for several hours, about half a day. The scent is intricate and intoxicating. At first it’s got some floral in it, but pretty soon it fades into a straight-up creamy, sweet, heady almond. These notes exist in the opening as well, mind you, they’re just blended with a beautiful, almost gothic-smelling red rose. After the first 15-20 minutes, though, the rose fades away.
A stunning perfume for something so cheap, and can easily give a lot of ‘designer’ fragrances a run for their money.
Augmesimmes33 – :
Great bb, love it! Feared the rose (difficult note for me)and that it would remind me HPoison even for a moment ( can’t wear ), but it doesn’t at all . Not too sweet (less then AMuse )and it stays somehow fresh all along ( mimosa?)
Went for the labdanum (a fav. note) and it’s there indeed.
Must be one of their best indeed. Not very gourmand, no strong vanilla or rose, it’s mostly BALSAMIC to me, just as I love it and hoped for :))
Trojan_71 – :
It smells exactly like Zara Deep Vanilla, bit overly sweet for my liking unfortunately. Will try it again later in the year to see how it fares then but at the moment I can’t appreciate it sadly.
Безкоментариев – :
Sweet, nutty and creamy. The rose is weak and warm, different from the roses from my coutry, which are colder. I find the aroma innocent and cheerful, may be as it reminds me a smell from my childhood – not a perfume, rather a house in which I was happy, my granny’s house. The longlivity is very good.
Gex – :
Personalmente, pensavo che fosse molto più dolce leggendo la descrizione e le varie reviews. L’apertura è forte, la mandorla è presente e si sente subito per lasciare il posto alla rosa. E’ definito unisex ma lo trovo molto più femminile, non adatto alle ragazze. Per il modico prezzo è un buon profumo, che persiste soprattutto in stagioni fredde, quindi il rapporto qualità/prezzo ci sta tutto.
pauk72 – :
Probably the longest lasting Tesori D’Oriente unisex. And it has a wonderful smell. A nice mix of almond, honey, vanilla and spices. So oriental. For me, the better smell from Tesori D’Oriente, together with Jasmin di Giava for women. Long lasting, that kind of smells who remain in your nostrils, like good old car freshners, made with sense of responsibility. Moderate sillage, but don’t overspay it. Very good quality/price ratio. I found it here in RO at less than 5 euros. 😀
Smell 9/10
Longevity 7/10
Sillage 7/10
Q/P ratio 9.5/10
Dykerdoston – :
I thought it would be something more atmospheric and evocative but i smell almonds, rosewater and honey at the most part.Some flowers also. Really nice smell!
It has a baby oil undertone to it.
Great longevity 8 hours+!
Value for money.
8/10
maxobo – :
The drydown of this reminds me of Dior Hypnotic Poison EDT.
This one is too powerful, though. Gives me a headache every time I smell it from the bottle. I tested it once on my skin and I was sick all day. Sad, cause I really like the smell, it’s so powdery sweet, but it’s too strong.
uropb177 – :
i only have a small decant of this, sadly. it’s difficult to find a full bottle, but i am looking. on me, this is sweet, (but not too) baby powder. i absolutely love it. it’s a head turner. every time i use this i can’t believe i smell so good. the only downside on me is that it’s not very lasting. seriously only about and hour or so and then it’s completely a skin scent until it disappears. i absolutely love it though.
walleeee – :
Its my Winter sleep to go scent. On my skin its very dry bitter almonds with cinnamon. This dryness doesnt make me love it. I know its unisex. If the honey or vanilla was more prominent I would love it. Hence its good product, great for layering with something sweet.
door7111 – :
I dont get all the listed notes on my skin. This pergume smells musky and powdery, reminds me a lot of avon soft musk. Its very nice as a bedtime scent and for layering.
nata_lg – :
✣ Hello! Today, St.Nicholas knocked on me with such a rich scent, i.e. Tesori d’Oriente Byzantium, profumo water. This is already my second bottle and certainly not the last one, the smell of Made in Italy, something beautiful, expensive in reception and delicious like a pudding served in an Italian cafe. We have here flowers, vanilla, honey, almond and this cocoa, plus many other delicacies, the smell smells expensive comparable Montale Oriental Dream clone, so we know that this is definitely “RICH SCENT” and total unisex! It is sweet, delicious, powdery and pudding. Dear slayer of fragrance, stock up on the rich Byzantium while it is on the market, it is worth having in the collection the treasure for me, it’s December’s holiday time to feel the Christmas cuisine in it. The persistence of the kiler but not kills rather the whole day or even 2. I thank the heart of the efiori shop .com.pl for such a pearl as for the rest of the cosmetics of this company and other brands straight from sunny Italy, now I can say that I have Italy in December in my house. Amen. I would recommend! <3 Alberto.
serega6468 – :
An ideal mix of ingredients.
Nearly a perfect perfume.
Kilusha72 – :
Wow this is amazing. To me it’s what we do in paris is secret by a Lab on Fire. (and Tardes Carner. I’ll have to test side by side 🙂 And at a fraction of the price! Always love a bargain especially if it smells expensive.
**tested side by side – well, general feel is the same, almondy sweet powdery balsamic vanilla honey heliotrope with a touch of rose and woods, but Paris is more sophisticated, rosier, and has a more subtle sophisticated drydown. But Byzantium is amazing too and what a price.
Suinniste – :
The first time I tried this I thought it smelled soapy. But like with oils after I had let the bottle stand for a bit and then tried it again it was totally different and not soapy at all… Powdery yes… Like almondy baby powder mixed with Turkish delight ( buy no rose just the sweet powdered sugar). I really like it now and have worn it for consecutive days (a real rarity for any perfume). Perfect for autumn. A bargain.
vetonitlr – :
No offense, this smells like floor wax. Terrible smell, like detergent, very bitter and super powdery. Not sweet at all, to me. Scrubber 🙁
belmont – :
Unlike Sweet Oriental Dream, which is more or less linear on my skin with rose being the most prominent, this evolves beautifully from honey-almond-heliotrope-rose-labdanum opening-heart to cacao base. Nonetheless, anyone looking for alternative to Montale – it’s unlikely you’ll be disappointed by this. Long-lasting, seems to project well. Bottom line: identical to SOD, but better for me personally due to cacao base. Word of warning: on paper and fabric this is nowhere near as good as on skin. This is slightly disappointing, as I love spraying on clothes.
joon80 – :
Awesome mix of bitter almonds, vanilla, roses and labdanum! Very erotic and seductive, amazing quality for that price. I get cacao and oud too, and I am a sucker for well made oud perfume. It’s not too sweet, on me it’s more of a balsamic and warm spicy. Perfect silage and longevity. Grab this while it’s still in stores.
pick11 – :
Wow! Sweet Oriental!..vanilla, almond, very long lasting…in 4 season.UNISEX. Love it! Grazie Italia.5 stars. My Favorite in Tesori d Oriente.
Love…Jasmin, Fiore Dragon and Byzantium.
Lipsalietet – :
So beautiful rendition of loukhoum, and for such a low price. I’m certainly impressed with the quality of this perfume. Sweet, sugary, powdery, dusty, airy, LOVELY almond meal and a very subtle rose. The rose is less prominent than in Keiko’s Loukhoum. I prefer this one more, as I’m more of a gourmand nut.
asso – :
If you love your precious Loukhoum’s, Louve, Sweet Oriental Dreams, as much as I do and want to be able to spray liberally without concern to cost$, Your body, clothes, bedding, everything, This is the solution. A+
I love it so much I got 4 bottles!
This should be called ‘Dreams come true!’ <3
besrezennn – :
clone di sweet oriental dream di montale (che costa circa 20 volte in più) ricorda anche un po’ loukhoum di keiko mecheri. trattasi di una bomba alla mandorla, iperdolce, con sentori di miele e di sciroppo alla rosa, che restituisce il profumo delle pasticcerie di istanbul. per chi, come me, ama quella città, e per quelli che gradiscono i sentori pesantemente dolci, vale la pena di investire ben 3€ in questo gioiellino. persistente e dalla scia infinita.
gagamon – :
Dolcemente muschiato e talcato.. ricorda i prodotti per neonati..
Xeroxyqqif – :
I was excited to try Byzantium, but it is such a dissapointment for me – on my skin appears as straight old-lady-style rose scent, combined with some cough syrup smell. Overwhealming, cloying and sickly sweet, I didn’t like it at all. Moderate longevity and sillage.
t3000 – :
Totally agree with @maelleinrome !! I highly recommend!
bonichka – :
Yes!!! This is surely in the same vibe of Loukhoum, Sweet oriental dreams and Louve…Rose, honey and a powdery, almondy, adorable base. On my skin, it’s a softer (but still intense and long lasting!) and more wereable version of Loukhoum… and for 4€ ca! Absolutely worth trying if you like this type of frags… I ensure it’s a great blind buying!
Carl Wheezer – :
very similar on my skin to Montale Sweet Oriental dream…mix of roses and honey!!
aljona_87_87 – :
Really the notes look amazingly good. Hope to find a chance to try.:)