Fragrance comparison

Bibliothèque vs Studio MP2

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 5,579 ratings analysed

Bibliothèque

Byredo

3.695,517 votes

Rank #3,191 FruityLeather

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64%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Studio MP2

M. Micallef

3.9062 votes

Rank #27,875 FruityPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Studio MP2 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Bibliothèque
Choose it for a fruity and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Studio MP2
Choose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Bibliothèque1/7

Studio MP26/7

Ratings & consensus: Studio MP2
Community sentiment: Studio MP2
Longevity: Studio MP2
Sillage & projection: Studio MP2
Value for money: Studio MP2
Versatility: Studio MP2
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Bibliothèque

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BibliothèqueByredo

Studio MP2M. Micallef

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.69/ 5 · 5,517 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 36%Had 26%Want 38%

Category winnerStudio MP2Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

36%Like

15%Ok

16%Dislike

3%Hate

4,785 votes

34%Love

42%Like

5%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerStudio MP2Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityStudio MP2

SillageStudio MP2

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value37

¤ Price value67

Category winnerStudio MP2Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

leather92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

violet69%

animalic61%

fruity100%

powdery92%

sweet84%

violet77%

fresh69%

musky61%

Scent match64%Closely related · both fruity, powdery and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PlumPeach

Heart

VioletPeony

Base

LeatherPatchouliVanillaMusk

Top

PeachMelonPlum

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

MuskVanillaPatchouliCaramel

InformationalShared notesPlum, Peach, Violet and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring55

Summer73

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerStudio MP2Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex49

Women46

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews471

Overall rank#27,875

PerfumerJean-Claude Astier

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerBibliothèqueHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bibliothèque by Byredo is a unisex scent that centers on a jammy plum and soft leather accord. Launched in 2017, this fragrance blends fruity top notes of peach and plum with a heart of violet and peony. The base settles into a warm, musky foundation of leather, patchouli, and vanilla. It is a thoughtful choice for th…

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Studio MP2 by M. Micallef is a gourmand creation centered on a juicy peach and melon opening. The heart introduces a soft violet and rose floral character that sits against a rich base of vanilla and caramel. It is a sweet, powdery scent designed for daily wear when you want a touch of playful fruit and warmth on your…

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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, Bibliothèque or Studio MP2?

Studio MP2 takes 6 of 7 categories. Bibliothèque is rated 3.69/5 from 5,517 votes; Studio MP2 is rated 3.90/5 from 62 votes. Choose Bibliothèque for a fruity and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Studio MP2 for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bibliothèque or Studio MP2?

Studio MP2 lasts longest (Studio MP2 74/100, Bibliothèque 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bibliothèque or Studio MP2?

Studio MP2 projects furthest (Studio MP2 73/100, Bibliothèque 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bibliothèque and Studio MP2 smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, powdery and sweet accords. Common notes include Plum, Peach, Violet and Patchouli.

Is Bibliothèque or Studio MP2 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Studio MP2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bibliothèque is the stronger pick. Studio MP2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bibliothèque and Studio MP2?

Bibliothèque has top notes of Plum and Peach, heart notes of Violet and Peony, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Vanilla and Musk. Studio MP2 has top notes of Peach, Melon and Plum, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Patchouli and Caramel.