Fragrance comparison

Birmane vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,053 ratings analysed

5 wins

Birmane

Van Cleef & Arpels

4.11529 votes

Rank #3,853 SweetVanilla

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,597 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Birmane takes 5 of 7 categories.

Birmane
Choose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Birmane5/7

Byblos2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BirmaneVan Cleef & Arpels

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 529 votes

Have 43%Had 32%Want 25%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerBirmaneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

529 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerBirmaneMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBirmane

SillageBirmane

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

woody77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PineappleBrazilian RosewoodBergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

HeliotropeOrchidRose

Base6-8+ hrs

Tonka BeanSandalwoodVanillaMusk

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Musk. Durations are only published for Birmane, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring60

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBirmaneMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,853

PerfumerRichard Herpin

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#3,597

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Van Cleef & Arpels Birmane is a rare 1999 oriental woody perfume that balances juicy sweetness with powdery floral warmth and rich woods. It opens with an unusual burst of tart pineapple, citrusy bergamot, and polished Brazilian rosewood, creating a bright fruity sparkle that avoids smelling like cheap candy. Within t…

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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, Birmane or Byblos?

Birmane takes 5 of 7 categories. Birmane is rated 4.11/5 from 529 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Birmane for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Birmane or Byblos?

Birmane lasts longest (Birmane 72/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Birmane or Byblos?

Birmane projects furthest (Birmane 64/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Birmane and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Musk.

Is Birmane or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Birmane and Byblos?

Birmane has top notes of Pineapple, Brazilian Rosewood, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Heliotrope, Orchid and Rose, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, 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.