Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Chic In Black

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 528 ratings analysed

3 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,306 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Chic In Black

PanVel

3.254 votes

Rank #62,839 VanillaFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 3 of 3 categories.

Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Chic In Black
Choose it for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Byblos3/3

Chic In Black0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByblosByblos

Chic In BlackPanVel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 15%Had 23%Want 62%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

vanilla100%

fruity90%

white floral80%

sweet70%

powdery60%

amber50%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

Top15-30 mins

RaspberryGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineHoneysuckle

Base4-6 hrs

VanillaRed AmberSandalowood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Chic In Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day71

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Not enough votes yet

Casual 34%Date 28%Work 24%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,306

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#62,839

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Chic In Black by PanVel opens with an immediate flash of tangy grapefruit paired with sweet, ripe raspberry. As the initial citrus crispness settles, the fragrance shifts into a heart of lush jasmine petals and sweet honeysuckle nectar. The base anchors the composition with warm vanilla pods, resinous red amber, and s…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byblos or Chic In Black?

Byblos takes 3 of 3 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Chic In Black is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Chic In Black for a vanilla and fruity character. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Chic In Black?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Chic In Black 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Chic In Black?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Chic In Black 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Chic In Black smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Raspberry.

Is Byblos or Chic In Black better for summer or winter?

Chic In Black suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos and Chic In Black?

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. Chic In Black has top notes of Raspberry and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Honeysuckle, a base of Vanilla, Red Amber and Sandalowood.