Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Farnesiana

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 898 ratings analysed

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,306 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Farnesiana

Caron · 1947

4.25374 votes

Rank #23,133 PowderyYellow Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Farnesiana takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Farnesiana
Choose it for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos2/7

Farnesiana5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByblosByblos

FarnesianaCaron

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

4.25/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

Category winnerFarnesianaRating 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

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

Category winnerFarnesianaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityFarnesiana

SillageFarnesiana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value63

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

powdery100%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

floral69%

woody61%

vanilla53%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet 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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaHayBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodOpoponaxMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Mimosa and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Farnesiana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerFarnesianaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,306

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#23,133

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1947

Reviews2

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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Caron Farnesiana is an unusual yellow floral perfume dominated by fluffy mimosa blossoms, sun-cured hay, and sweet almond paste. The first spritz unleashes a sharp herbal snap of green bergamot and tart black currant. Give the formula ten minutes on skin. Once the initial solvent sting lifts, the fragrance softens int…

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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 Farnesiana?

Farnesiana takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Farnesiana is rated 4.25/5 from 374 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Farnesiana for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Farnesiana?

Farnesiana lasts longest (Farnesiana 71/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Farnesiana?

Farnesiana projects furthest (Farnesiana 64/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Farnesiana smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Mimosa and Jasmine.

Is Byblos or Farnesiana better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos and Farnesiana?

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. Farnesiana has top notes of Mimosa, Hay, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Opoponax and Musk.