Black Diamond vs Byblos Man
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos Man takes 5 of 7 categories.
Black DiamondChoose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Byblos ManChoose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Black Diamond2/7
Byblos Man5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Black Diamond
- Community sentiment
- Black Diamond
- Longevity
- Byblos Man
- Sillage & projection
- Byblos Man
- Value for money
- Byblos Man
- Versatility
- Byblos Man
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byblos Man
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Black DiamondCanaliByblos ManByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.22/ 5 · 160 votes
Have 35%Had 27%Want 38%
3.87/ 5 · 77 votes
Have 45%Had 18%Want 37%
Category winnerBlack DiamondRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
46%Like
3%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
160 votes
30%Love
59%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
61 votes
Category winnerBlack DiamondMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityByblos Man
SillageByblos Man
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByblos ManBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
white floral92%
powdery84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
leather61%
warm spicy100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
ozonic77%
citrus69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
NutmegCorianderPineappleMelonCedarAppleMandarin OrangeBergamot
Heart2 to 3 hours
VioletJasmineOrange BlossomLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli
Base6 to 9 hours
LeatherSandalwoodPeachAmberTeak WoodTonka BeanMuskVetiver
Top
PineappleBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon
Heart
Violet LeafClovesNutmegGuatemalan Cardamom
Base
VetiverCedarAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Pineapple, Cedar and Mandarin Orange. Durations are only published for Black Diamond, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring44
Summer34
Fall93
Winter100
Day53
Night100
Spring95
Summer45
Fall91
Winter100
Day100
Night85
Category winnerByblos ManMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#30,482
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#10,410
PerfumerAnne-Sophie Chapuis
Launched—
Reviews18
Category winnerByblos ManHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlack Diamond by Canali is a woody spicy eau de parfum for men that merges crisp orchard sweetness with dense woods and dark leather. It opens with a splash of bergamot, mandarin orange, juicy apple, and melon, cut through with dry coriander, nutmeg, and cedar. As the initial fruit settles, orange blossom, neroli, jas…
Reviews →Byblos Man is a woody aromatic fragrance for men that balances fruit-forward brightness with a heart of warm spices. Launched in 2006, it features crisp pineapple and citrus top notes layered over a core of violet leaf and clove. It provides a versatile scent for daily wear, grounding clean, ozonic accords with a base…
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 Diamond or Byblos Man?
Byblos Man takes 5 of 7 categories. Black Diamond is rated 4.22/5 from 160 votes; Byblos Man is rated 3.87/5 from 77 votes. Choose Black Diamond for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Byblos Man for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Black Diamond or Byblos Man?
Byblos Man lasts longest (Byblos Man 72/100, Black Diamond 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Black Diamond or Byblos Man?
Projection is very close: Byblos Man 66/100, Black Diamond 65/100 for sillage.
Do Black Diamond and Byblos Man smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Pineapple, Cedar and Mandarin Orange.
Is Black Diamond or Byblos Man better for summer or winter?
For summer, Byblos Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Black Diamond is the stronger pick. Black Diamond suits evening wear; Byblos Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Black Diamond and Byblos Man?
Black Diamond has top notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Pineapple and Melon, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Sandalwood, Peach and Amber. Byblos Man has top notes of Pineapple, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Cloves, Nutmeg and Guatemalan Cardamom, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.
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