B.U. Fantasy vs Byblos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
B.U. Fantasy takes 5 of 7 categories.
B.U. FantasyChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
ByblosChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
B.U. Fantasy5/7
Byblos2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos
- Community sentiment
- B.U. Fantasy
- Longevity
- B.U. Fantasy
- Sillage & projection
- B.U. Fantasy
- Value for money
- B.U. Fantasy
- Versatility
- B.U. Fantasy
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byblos
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
B.U. FantasySarantisByblosByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 72 votes
Have 23%Had 46%Want 31%
3.93/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%
Category winnerByblosRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
11%Dislike
3%Hate
72 votes
32%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
524 votes
Category winnerB.U. FantasyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityB.U. Fantasy
SillageB.U. Fantasy
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerB.U. FantasyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet91%
powdery83%
fresh74%
floral65%
woody56%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red CurrantBlack CurrantPineappleMelon
Heart
Tiare FlowerHeliotropeVioletFreesia
Base
SugarVetiverMuskSandalwood
Top
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Pineapple, Heliotrope and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring55
Summer100
Fall75
Winter80
Day100
Night48
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerB.U. FantasyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#17,421
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#3,586
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews96
Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotB.U. Fantasy is a bright, fruity sweet scent with juicy currant, pineapple and melon over a soft powdery floral heart. As it dries down, sugar, musk and sandalwood give it a playful gourmand finish that stays easy to wear. It suits shoppers who enjoy cheerful, youthful perfumes with a familiar candy-fruit profile. Rev…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, B.U. Fantasy or Byblos?
B.U. Fantasy takes 5 of 7 categories. B.U. Fantasy is rated 4.00/5 from 72 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose B.U. Fantasy for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, B.U. Fantasy or Byblos?
B.U. Fantasy lasts longest (B.U. Fantasy 69/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, B.U. Fantasy or Byblos?
B.U. Fantasy projects furthest (B.U. Fantasy 69/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do B.U. Fantasy and Byblos smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Pineapple, Heliotrope and Violet.
Is B.U. Fantasy or Byblos better for summer or winter?
For summer, B.U. Fantasy is the stronger pick. For winter, B.U. Fantasy is the stronger pick. B.U. Fantasy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in B.U. Fantasy and Byblos?
B.U. Fantasy has top notes of Red Currant, Black Currant, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Heliotrope, Violet and Freesia, a base of Sugar, Vetiver, Musk 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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