Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Néroli & Orchidée

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 2,120 ratings analysed

5 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,306 FruityWhite Floral

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Néroli & Orchidée

L'Occitane en Provence

4.141,596 votes

Rank #3,733 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Néroli & Orchidée
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos5/7

Néroli & Orchidée2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByblosByblos

Néroli & OrchidéeL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

4.14/ 5 · 1,596 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerNéroli & OrchidéeRating 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

38%Love

47%Like

6%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

1,596 votes

Category winnerNéroli & OrchidéeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value49

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both white floral, 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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

NeroliPeachLily-of-the-ValleyFig Nectar

Base5-8 hrs

OrchidMuskIris

InformationalShared notesPeach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk. Durations are only published for Néroli & Orchidée, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night29

Category winnerByblosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men1

Unisex5

Women94

Work 39%Casual 36%Date 18%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,306

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#3,733

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews117

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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The mandarin orange pops right off the nozzle. It is juicy and bright. Within seconds, sunny orange blossom and bitter green neroli rush in to take over the air. You get an immediate wash of Provence sunshine that feels breezy rather than heavy. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, sweet peach flesh and creamy 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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byblos or Néroli & Orchidée?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Néroli & Orchidée is rated 4.14/5 from 1,596 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Néroli & Orchidée for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Néroli & Orchidée?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Néroli & Orchidée 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Néroli & Orchidée?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Néroli & Orchidée 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Néroli & Orchidée smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Byblos or Néroli & Orchidée better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byblos is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Néroli & Orchidée suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos and Néroli & Orchidée?

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. Néroli & Orchidée has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Neroli, Peach, Lily-of-the-Valley and Fig Nectar, a base of Orchid, Musk and Iris.