Fragrance comparison

Air de Fio No 1 vs Byblos

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 537 ratings analysed

3 wins

Air de Fio No 1

Pupa

4.5413 votes

Rank #29,657 PowderyMusky

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,286 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Air de Fio No 1 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Air de Fio No 1
Choose it for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Air de Fio No 13/5

Byblos2/5

Ratings & consensus: Air de Fio No 1
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byblos
Sillage & projection: Air de Fio No 1
Value for money: Air de Fio No 1
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Byblos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Air de Fio No 1Pupa

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.54/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 3%Want 79%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerAir de Fio No 1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

62%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageAir de Fio No 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value70

Category winnerAir de Fio No 1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

musky92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

white floral69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeRiceBlack Currant

Heart2-3 hrs

HeliotropeLilyIris

Base5-8 hrs

MuskVanilleAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Virginia Cedar

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Heliotrope and Musk. Durations are only published for Air de Fio No 1, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 7%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,657

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,286

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Air de Fio No 1 by Pupa wraps you in a comforting cloud of sweet mandarin orange, steamed basmati rice, and almond-tinged heliotrope petals. It opens with an unexpected flash of juicy citrus and tart black currant before settling into soft, starchy warmth. You will not find aggressive sugar here. Velvety iris and gent…

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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, Air de Fio No 1 or Byblos?

Air de Fio No 1 takes 3 of 5 categories. Air de Fio No 1 is rated 4.54/5 from 13 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Air de Fio No 1 for a powdery and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Air de Fio No 1 or Byblos?

They last about the same: Byblos 61/100, Air de Fio No 1 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Air de Fio No 1 or Byblos?

Air de Fio No 1 projects furthest (Air de Fio No 1 60/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Air de Fio No 1 and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Heliotrope and Musk.

Is Air de Fio No 1 or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Air de Fio No 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Air de Fio No 1 and Byblos?

Air de Fio No 1 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Rice and Black Currant, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lily and Iris, a base of Musk, Vanille, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Virginia Cedar. 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.