Fragrance comparison

Apres l'Ondee vs Byblos

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 2,903 ratings analysed

4 wins

Apres l'Ondee

Guerlain

4.292,379 votes

Rank #2,931 PowderyViolet

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30%scent match

Clearly different

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,472 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apres l'Ondee takes 4 of 7 categories.

Apres l'Ondee
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Apres l'Ondee4/7

Byblos3/7

Ratings & consensus: Apres l'Ondee
Community sentiment: Apres l'Ondee
Longevity: Byblos
Sillage & projection: Byblos
Value for money: Byblos
Versatility: Apres l'Ondee
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Apres l'Ondee

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Apres l'OndeeGuerlain

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 2,379 votes

Have 34%Had 11%Want 55%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerApres l'OndeeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

2,379 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerApres l'OndeeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

iris77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

AniseCassiaNeroliBergamotLemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletOrris RootMimosaCarnationSandalwoodRoseYlang-YlangVetiver

Base2 to 3 hours

IrisHeliotropeVanillaMuskBenzoinStyraxAmber

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesCassia, Bergamot, Violet and Mimosa. Durations are only published for Apres l'Ondee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall45

Winter23

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerApres l'OndeeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex24

Women74

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,931

PerfumerJacques Guerlain

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#3,472

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerApres l'OndeeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guerlain Apres l'Ondee smells like a pale spring garden after a cool rain shower. It opens with an unusual burst of herbal anise and bright neroli, paired with touches of bergamot and lemon. As the citrus settles, powdery violet and earthy iris root step forward, accompanied by soft yellow mimosa and spicy carnation. …

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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, Apres l'Ondee or Byblos?

Apres l'Ondee takes 4 of 7 categories. Apres l'Ondee is rated 4.29/5 from 2,379 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Apres l'Ondee for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Apres l'Ondee or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Apres l'Ondee or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Apres l'Ondee 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Apres l'Ondee and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Cassia, Bergamot, Violet and Mimosa.

Is Apres l'Ondee or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Apres l'Ondee is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Apres l'Ondee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Apres l'Ondee and Byblos?

Apres l'Ondee has top notes of Anise, Cassia, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Orris Root, Mimosa and Carnation, a base of Iris, Heliotrope, 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.