Fragrance comparison

1881 Edition Blanche vs Byblos

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 16 Oct 2026 641 ratings analysed

1881 Edition Blanche

Cerruti

3.89117 votes

Rank #14,928 PowderyVanilla

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36%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,310 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881 Edition Blanche
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

1881 Edition Blanche2/7

Byblos5/7

Ratings & consensus: Byblos
Community sentiment: Byblos
Longevity: Byblos
Sillage & projection: 1881 Edition Blanche
Value for money: Byblos
Versatility: 1881 Edition Blanche
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byblos

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1881 Edition BlancheCerruti

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerByblosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

Sillage1881 Edition Blanche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

floral77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafBergamotBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

MimosaHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMusk

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Mimosa and Heliotrope. Durations are only published for 1881 Edition Blanche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall48

Winter28

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 Edition BlancheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,928

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#3,310

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Edition Blanche puts a fresh, modern spin on the classic powdery floral. The opening bursts with dewy violet leaf and zesty bergamot, cutting through the air with a crisp green bite. It settles down fast. Within twenty minutes, bright yellow mimosa blossom and almond-tinged heliotrope emerge to create a s…

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Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful a…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Edition Blanche or Byblos?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Edition Blanche is rated 3.89/5 from 117 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose 1881 Edition Blanche for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Edition Blanche or Byblos?

They last about the same: Byblos 61/100, 1881 Edition Blanche 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Edition Blanche or Byblos?

1881 Edition Blanche projects furthest (1881 Edition Blanche 64/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Edition Blanche and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Mimosa and Heliotrope.

Is 1881 Edition Blanche or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Edition Blanche is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. 1881 Edition Blanche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Edition Blanche and Byblos?

1881 Edition Blanche has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Mimosa and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.