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Byblos vs Indomptee

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

Updated 617 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Byblos

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

  • Indomptee

    Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Byblos4/7
Indomptee3/7
Ratings & consensus
Byblos
Community sentiment
Byblos
Longevity
Byblos
Sillage & projection
Indomptee
Value for money
Indomptee
Versatility
Indomptee
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Byblos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ByblosByblos
IndompteeLulu Castagnette
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%
3.02/ 5 · 93 votes
Have 21%Had 53%Want 26%
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

10%Love
38%Like
7%Ok
45%Dislike
0%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate54
Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageIndomptee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value83
Category winnerIndompteeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
fruity100%
tropical88%
sweet77%
citrus65%
fresh53%
floral42%
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
PineappleGuavaMangoBergamotMelonMandarin OrangeBlack Currant
Heart
MagnoliaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
IrisPatchouliOakmossVetiver
InformationalShared notesPineapple, Black Currant, Bergamot and Jasmine. 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–
Spring81
Summer100
Fall38
Winter56
Day100
Night9
Category winnerIndompteeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,586

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#22,125

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Indomptee by Lulu Castagnette is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for women, centered on a playful cocktail of tropical fruits. Launched in 2005, it opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and guava, settling into a breezy floral heart. It is a lighthearted choice for casual summer days when you want something fruity…

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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 Indomptee?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Indomptee is rated 3.02/5 from 93 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Indomptee for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Indomptee?

They last about the same: Byblos 61/100, Indomptee 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Indomptee?

Projection is very close: Indomptee 57/100, Byblos 56/100 for sillage.

Do Byblos and Indomptee smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Black Currant, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is Byblos or Indomptee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos and Indomptee?

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. Indomptee has top notes of Pineapple, Guava, Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver.

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