Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Musc

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 531 ratings analysed

2 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Musc

Blancheide

4.007 votes

Rank #59,808 PowderyCitrus

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.
Musc
Choose it for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos2/3

Musc0/3

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

MuscBlancheide

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 13%Had 10%Want 77%

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

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageTie

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%

citrus92%

iris84%

vanilla77%

white floral69%

violet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery and white 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

Lily-of-the-ValleyBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Tuscan IrisParma Violet

Base

HeliotropeMadagascar VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. 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–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#59,808

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Musc by Blancheide opens with a brief spritz of mandarin orange and bergamot before settling into a soft, dry cosmetic powder. The heart belongs to Tuscan iris and Parma violet, giving the scent a clean, retro lipstick feel that stays close to your skin. As it dries down, heliotrope and Madagascar vanilla soften the f…

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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 Musc?

Byblos takes 2 of 3 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Musc is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Musc for a powdery and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Musc?

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

Which projects more, Byblos or Musc?

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

Do Byblos and Musc smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Heliotrope, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Byblos or Musc better for summer or winter?

Musc suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos and Musc?

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. Musc has top notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuscan Iris and Parma Violet, a base of Heliotrope, Madagascar Vanilla and Musk.