Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 537 ratings analysed

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,335 FruityWhite Floral

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30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur

Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

4.3113 votes

Rank #38,431 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur takes 3 of 5 categories.

Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos2/5

Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur3/5

Ratings & consensus: Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur
Sillage & projection: Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur
Value for money: Byblos
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

Christian Louis Maitre ParfumeurParfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

4.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

Category winnerChristian Louis Maitre ParfumeurRating 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

46%Love

46%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityChristian Louis Maitre Parfumeur

SillageChristian Louis Maitre Parfumeur

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value50

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

citrus100%

floral92%

iris84%

woody77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both floral, powdery and yellow floral

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

Notes

IrisFloral NotesLemonMandarin OrangeYlang-YlangPeachPepperPatchouliVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Ylang-Ylang, Pepper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,335

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#38,431

PerfumerChristian Louis

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur offers a refreshing glimpse into French artisanal perfumery. The scent opens with a brisk splash of bright lemon and sweet mandarin orange, spiced by a prickle of black pepper. Soon after, velvety iris and creamy ylang-ylang take center stage, balanced by a subtle hint of ripe peach. 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byblos or Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur?

Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur takes 3 of 5 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur is rated 4.31/5 from 13 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur?

Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur lasts longest (Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur 70/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur?

Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur projects furthest (Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur 60/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Pepper and Vetiver.

Is Byblos or Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur better for summer or winter?

Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos and Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur?

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. Christian Louis Maitre Parfumeur features Iris, Floral Notes, Lemon, Mandarin Orange and Ylang-Ylang.