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Aoud Blue Notes vs Byblos

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

Updated 1,581 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Blue Notes takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Aoud Blue Notes

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Byblos

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Aoud Blue Notes6/7
Byblos1/7
Ratings & consensus
Aoud Blue Notes
Community sentiment
Aoud Blue Notes
Longevity
Aoud Blue Notes
Sillage & projection
Aoud Blue Notes
Value for money
Byblos
Versatility
Aoud Blue Notes
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Aoud Blue Notes

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Aoud Blue NotesMancera
ByblosByblos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.02/ 5 · 1,057 votes
Have 43%Had 16%Want 41%
3.93/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
36%Like
10%Ok
11%Dislike
2%Hate

1,057 votes

32%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerAoud Blue NotesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityAoud Blue Notes

SillageAoud Blue Notes

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value70
Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
fruity77%
sweet69%
leather61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top30 to 60 minutes
Fruity NotesLemonGreen NotesBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart2 to 4 hours
VioletOrris RootRoseYlang-YlangPatchouli
Base5 to 8 hours
Guaiac WoodLeatherAmberSandalwoodMadagascar Vanilla
Top
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Aoud Blue Notes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer88
Fall77
Winter33
Day100
Night59
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerAoud Blue NotesMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men56
Unisex37
Women7
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,290

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews118

Overall rank#3,586

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerAoud Blue NotesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Blue Notes by Mancera delivers a bright, unexpected take on woods and florals. The opening delivers a splash of lemon, bergamot, and sweet fruity notes, softened by crisp green notes. As the citrus brightness settles, powdery violet and orris root take center stage alongside delicate rose and ylang-ylang. The bas…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Aoud Blue Notes or Byblos?

Aoud Blue Notes takes 6 of 7 categories. Aoud Blue Notes is rated 4.02/5 from 1,057 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Aoud Blue Notes for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Blue Notes or Byblos?

Aoud Blue Notes lasts longest (Aoud Blue Notes 70/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Blue Notes or Byblos?

Aoud Blue Notes projects furthest (Aoud Blue Notes 62/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Blue Notes and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Aoud Blue Notes or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Aoud Blue Notes is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Aoud Blue Notes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Blue Notes and Byblos?

Aoud Blue Notes has top notes of Fruity Notes, Lemon, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Amber and Sandalwood. 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.

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