Black vs Byblos Uomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories.
BlackChoose it for a leather and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byblos UomoChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black1/7
Byblos Uomo6/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Byblos Uomo
- Longevity
- Byblos Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Byblos Uomo
- Value for money
- Byblos Uomo
- Versatility
- Black
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byblos Uomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
BlackSuperdryByblos UomoByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split2.90/ 5 · 62 votes
Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%
4.19/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%
Category winnerByblos UomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate4%Love
48%Like
20%Ok
24%Dislike
4%Hate
25 votes
47%Love
34%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
64 votes
Category winnerByblos UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityByblos Uomo
SillageByblos Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByblos UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothleather100%
lavender92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
animalic69%
smoky61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Fruity NotesLime
Heart
LavenderNutmegCorianderThymeJasmine
Base
LeatherSandalwoodIncenseResinsoak moss
Top
BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf
Heart
LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme
Base
Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLime, Lavender, Nutmeg and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer50
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night88
Spring100
Summer90
Fall62
Winter31
Day100
Night41
Category winnerBlackMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#21,717
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#13,801
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerByblos UomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack by Superdry is an aromatic Oriental fragrance that balances sharp lime against a leathery, resinous base. Launched in 2011, it is designed for the modern man who prefers a subtle, clean presence at the office. This scent avoids overpowering projections, settling into an intimate, professional skin aroma that sui…
Reviews →Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…
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, Black or Byblos Uomo?
Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Black is rated 2.90/5 from 62 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose Black for a leather and lavender character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black or Byblos Uomo?
Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, Black 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black or Byblos Uomo?
Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Black 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Black and Byblos Uomo smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lime, Lavender, Nutmeg and Thyme.
Is Black or Byblos Uomo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Black is the stronger pick. Black suits daytime wear; Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black and Byblos Uomo?
Black has top notes of Fruity Notes and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Coriander and Thyme, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Incense and Resins. Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk.
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