Fragrance comparison

Black Mark vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 574 ratings analysed

Black Mark

Richard

3.4650 votes

Rank #19,169 FruitySweet

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49%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Black Mark
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Black Mark3/7

Byblos4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Black MarkRichard

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 40%Had 14%Want 46%

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 hate

20%Love

38%Like

22%Ok

8%Dislike

12%Hate

50 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityBlack Mark

SillageBlack Mark

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

powdery72%

tropical58%

vanilla44%

violet30%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeachPassionfruitRaspberry

Heart

MangoViolet

Base

VanillaHeliotropeAmberPatchouli

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Passionfruit, Raspberry 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 season

Spring50

Summer55

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlack MarkMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men3

Unisex42

Women55

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,169

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Black Mark by Richard opens with a bright, syrupy burst of peach, passionfruit, and raspberry. This unisex scent quickly settles into a tropical mango and violet heart, grounded by vanilla, heliotrope, and patchouli. It is a bold, fruity fragrance that performs best in the cooler air of autumn, offering a sweet yet co…

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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, Black Mark or Byblos?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Black Mark is rated 3.46/5 from 50 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Black Mark for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Black Mark or Byblos?

Black Mark lasts longest (Black Mark 81/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Black Mark or Byblos?

Black Mark projects furthest (Black Mark 69/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Black Mark and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Passionfruit, Raspberry and Violet.

Is Black Mark or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Black Mark and Byblos?

Black Mark has top notes of Peach, Passionfruit and Raspberry, heart notes of Mango and Violet, a base of Vanilla, Heliotrope, Amber and Patchouli. 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.