Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Magnifica

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 675 ratings analysed

6 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,291 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Magnifica

Furla

3.75151 votes

Rank #18,021 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Byblos6/7

Magnifica1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByblosByblos

MagnificaFurla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

3.75/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

18%Love

52%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value53

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and powdery

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

PeachBlue LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Rose

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodOrchidAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Magnifica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men3

Unisex1

Women96

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,291

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

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…

Reviews →

Furla Magnifica brings an easy, cheerful spin to the classic white floral family. The first spray delivers a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange, cut quickly by a clean touch of blue lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. Creamy gardenia and dewy white rose take over the center of …

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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 Magnifica?

Byblos takes 6 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Magnifica?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Magnifica?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Magnifica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Byblos or Magnifica better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos and Magnifica?

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. Magnifica has top notes of Peach, Blue Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Orchid and Amber.