Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Iris Gris X.O.

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 534 ratings analysed

3 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,292 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Iris Gris X.O.

Legendary Fragrances

3.4010 votes

Rank #58,639 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 3 of 4 categories.

Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Iris Gris X.O.
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos3/4

Iris Gris X.O.1/4

Ratings & consensus: Byblos
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Iris Gris X.O.
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

Iris Gris X.O.Legendary Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

3.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

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

50%Like

10%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate60

Category winners

LongevityIris Gris X.O.

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%

powdery100%

iris88%

woody77%

violet65%

musky53%

fruity42%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both powdery and fruity

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

Orris RootVioletPeachMuskHeliotropeCedarSandalwoodVetiverLily-of-the-Valley

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Heliotrope, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Iris Gris X.O., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night92

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Not enough votes yet

Date 34%Work 30%Casual 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,292

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#58,639

PerfumerNot listed

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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Iris Gris X.O. by Legendary Fragrances delivers a faithful, eccentric homage to vintage perfumery. The scent pairs cool, earthy orris root with the velvety sweetness of ripe peach and powdery violet. Right after application, you get an intense, thick burst with an intentional vinegar flash that replicates aged flacons…

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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 Iris Gris X.O.?

Byblos takes 3 of 4 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Iris Gris X.O. is rated 3.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Iris Gris X.O. for a powdery and iris character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Iris Gris X.O.?

Iris Gris X.O. lasts longest (Iris Gris X.O. 85/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Iris Gris X.O.?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Iris Gris X.O. 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Iris Gris X.O. smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Heliotrope, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Byblos or Iris Gris X.O. better for summer or winter?

Iris Gris X.O. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos and Iris Gris X.O.?

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. Iris Gris X.O. features Orris Root, Violet, Peach, Musk and Heliotrope.