Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Flair

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 617 ratings analysed

5 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,586 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Flair

Revlon

3.1293 votes

Rank #16,784 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Flair
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Byblos5/7

Flair2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByblosByblos

FlairRevlon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

3.12/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 39%Had 27%Want 34%

Category winnerByblosRating 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

14%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

27%Dislike

2%Hate

85 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityFlair

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value67

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh84%

floral77%

woody69%

patchouli61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and 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

Top

Black CurrantPassionfruit

Heart

PeonyYlang-YlangLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliPralinePlum

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring45

Summer55

Fall75

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerFlairMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,586

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#16,784

PerfumerAnnie Buzantian

Launched—

Reviews28

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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Flair by Revlon is a 2006 chypre fragrance for women. It balances juicy black currant and passionfruit top notes against a floral heart of peony and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down relies on a earthy base of patchouli, praline, and plum, creating a distinct scent profile that bridges the gap between fruity sweetness …

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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, Byblos or Flair?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Flair is rated 3.12/5 from 93 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Flair for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Flair?

Flair lasts longest (Flair 64/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Flair?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Flair 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Flair smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Byblos or Flair better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos and Flair?

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. Flair has top notes of Black Currant and Passionfruit, heart notes of Peony, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Praline and Plum.