Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Manchester Cologne

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 533 ratings analysed

2 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,417 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Manchester Cologne

Manchester

3.679 votes

Rank #54,589 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 2 of 3 categories.

Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Manchester Cologne
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Byblos2/3

Manchester Cologne1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byblos
Sillage & projection: Manchester Cologne
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

Manchester CologneManchester

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

3.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 26%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

11%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageManchester Cologne

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%

woody100%

warm spicy91%

powdery83%

patchouli74%

iris65%

earthy56%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

PepperMandarin OrangeLime

Base5-7 hrs

SandalwoodOrris RootPatchouli

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot and Pepper. Durations are only published for Manchester Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Not enough votes yet

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 17%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,417

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#54,589

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

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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Manchester Cologne opens with a brisk, tangy splash of bitter grapefruit and sunlit bergamot that wakes up the senses. Seconds after spraying, a crackle of crushed black pepper cuts through juicy mandarin orange and sharp lime zest. It feels lively. As the initial citrus fizz softens, the fragrance deepens into an ear…

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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 Manchester Cologne?

Byblos takes 2 of 3 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Manchester Cologne is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Manchester Cologne for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Manchester Cologne?

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

Which projects more, Byblos or Manchester Cologne?

Manchester Cologne projects furthest (Manchester Cologne 67/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Manchester Cologne smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pepper.

Is Byblos or Manchester Cologne better for summer or winter?

Manchester Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos and Manchester Cologne?

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. Manchester Cologne has top notes of Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Lime, a base of Sandalwood, Orris Root and Patchouli.