Fragrance comparison

Ananda vs Byblos Woman

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,217 ratings analysed

4 wins

Ananda

M. Micallef

3.882,181 votes

Rank #2,868 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos Woman

Byblos

3.6736 votes

Rank #20,638 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ananda takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ananda
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Byblos Woman
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Ananda4/7

Byblos Woman3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AnandaM. Micallef

Byblos WomanByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 2,181 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 18%Had 35%Want 47%

Category winnerAnandaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

1,746 votes

22%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerAnandaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityAnanda

SillageByblos Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value50

Category winnerByblos WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

musky61%

fruity100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PearPlumBlack CurrantLemon

Heart

MimosaVioletJasmineYlang-YlangRose

Base

White MuskVanille

Top

GrapefruitPeachBlack CurrantRed AppleOrangePear

Heart

FreesiaJasmineVioletRose

Base

TeaLavenderelemiIncenseMuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesPear, Black Currant, Violet and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer66

Fall0

Winter18

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer53

Fall16

Winter16

Day100

Night17

Category winnerByblos WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex3

Women95

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,868

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews132

Overall rank#20,638

PerfumerViolaine David

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerAnandaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ananda by M. Micallef is a bright, airy floral fragrance that balances fruitiness with a soft, powdery finish. It centers on a realistic pear opening that leads into a warm, sunny heart of mimosa. This elegant composition is versatile for spring days, offering a clean, polished aura that works beautifully for professi…

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Byblos Woman is a bright floral fruity fragrance launched in 2005. It features a punchy opening of grapefruit, peach, and black currant. The heart settles into a bouquet of freesia, jasmine, and rose, while the base grounds the composition in tea, incense, and sandalwood. This scent works well for casual spring daytim…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ananda or Byblos Woman?

Ananda takes 4 of 7 categories. Ananda is rated 3.88/5 from 2,181 votes; Byblos Woman is rated 3.67/5 from 36 votes. Choose Ananda for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Byblos Woman for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ananda or Byblos Woman?

Ananda lasts longest (Ananda 67/100, Byblos Woman 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ananda or Byblos Woman?

Byblos Woman projects furthest (Byblos Woman 72/100, Ananda 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ananda and Byblos Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Pear, Black Currant, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Ananda or Byblos Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Ananda is the stronger pick. For winter, Ananda is the stronger pick. Byblos Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ananda and Byblos Woman?

Ananda has top notes of Pear, Plum, Black Currant and Lemon, heart notes of Mimosa, Violet, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk and Vanille. Byblos Woman has top notes of Grapefruit, Peach, Black Currant and Red Apple, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Tea, Lavender, elemi and Incense.