Fragrance comparison

Aura Alba vs Byblos Fusion

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 409 ratings analysed

Aura Alba

Natura

4.46342 votes

Rank #22,691 WoodyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Byblos Fusion

Byblos

3.9767 votes

Rank #10,962 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Fusion takes 4 of 7 categories.

Aura Alba
Choose it for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Byblos Fusion
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aura Alba3/7

Byblos Fusion4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aura AlbaNatura

Byblos FusionByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.46/ 5 · 342 votes

Have 96%Had 4%Want 0%

3.97/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 33%Had 8%Want 59%

Category winnerAura AlbaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

20%Like

7%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

342 votes

31%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

2%Hate

52 votes

Category winnerAura AlbaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate87

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityAura Alba

SillageByblos Fusion

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value39

¤ Price value88

Category winnerByblos FusionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

patchouli91%

fruity83%

warm spicy74%

tropical65%

fresh56%

fresh spicy100%

woody88%

citrus77%

aromatic65%

warm spicy53%

oud42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sweet AlyssumLitchi

Heart

Alba Rose

Base

PatchouliSandalwood

Top

OrangeBergamotLitchi

Heart

Black PepperRosemaryGeranium

Base

Guaiac WoodAgarwood (Oud)SandalwoodPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesLitchi, Patchouli and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter67

Day–

Night–

Spring80

Summer100

Fall70

Winter30

Day100

Night48

Category winnerByblos FusionMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex11

Women89

Men82

Unisex18

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,691

PerfumerJean-Christophe Hérault, Verônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,962

PerfumerFabrice Pellegrin

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerByblos FusionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aura Alba reads as a polished rose-floral with juicy lychee up top, then settles into a smoother mix of rose, patchouli, and sandalwood. It feels clean, softly woody, and more refined than sugary. This suits someone who wants a feminine floral with structure and a slightly earthy base. It looks especially easy to wear…

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Byblos Fusion is a masculine woody aromatic scent that leans on a sharp citrus opening and a grounded woody base. Designed by Fabrice Pellegrin, it offers an approachable, spicy character that works well for daily wear during warmer months. It provides a crisp, clean aesthetic for men who prefer subtle, easy-to-wear f…

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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, Aura Alba or Byblos Fusion?

Byblos Fusion takes 4 of 7 categories. Aura Alba is rated 4.46/5 from 342 votes; Byblos Fusion is rated 3.97/5 from 67 votes. Choose Aura Alba for a woody and patchouli character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Byblos Fusion for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aura Alba or Byblos Fusion?

They last about the same: Aura Alba 71/100, Byblos Fusion 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Aura Alba or Byblos Fusion?

Byblos Fusion projects furthest (Byblos Fusion 62/100, Aura Alba 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aura Alba and Byblos Fusion smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Litchi, Patchouli and Sandalwood.

Is Aura Alba or Byblos Fusion better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byblos Fusion is the stronger pick. For winter, Aura Alba is the stronger pick. Byblos Fusion suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aura Alba and Byblos Fusion?

Aura Alba has top notes of Sweet Alyssum and Litchi, heart notes of Alba Rose, a base of Patchouli and Sandalwood. Byblos Fusion has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Litchi, heart notes of Black Pepper, Rosemary and Geranium, a base of Guaiac Wood, Agarwood (Oud), Sandalwood and Patchouli.