Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Roses et Reines

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 925 ratings analysed

5 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,292 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Roses et Reines

L'Occitane en Provence

4.23401 votes

Rank #4,923 RoseFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Roses et Reines
Choose it for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos5/7

Roses et Reines2/7

Ratings & consensus: Roses et Reines
Community sentiment: Roses et Reines
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

Roses et ReinesL'Occitane en Provence

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

4.23/ 5 · 401 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

Category winnerRoses et ReinesRating 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

43%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

401 votes

Category winnerRoses et ReinesMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value58

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

rose100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

powdery74%

floral65%

musky56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet 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

BergamotCassia

Heart2-3 hrs

Bulgarian RoseGrasse RoseTurkish RoseMoroccan RoseBlackberryRaspberry

Base3-5 hrs

MuskHeliotropeWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesCassia, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Raspberry. Durations are only published for Roses et Reines, 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

Winter18

Day100

Night26

Category winnerByblosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

Casual 40%Work 33%Date 20%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,292

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#4,923

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews40

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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L'Occitane en Provence Roses et Reines centers on dewy rose petals soaked in tart fruit nectar. You get an immediate burst of bright bergamot and green cassia before four distinct rose varietals step forward. Grasse rose, Bulgarian rose, and Turkish rose bring a petal-soft texture, backed by juicy raspberry and ripe b…

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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 Roses et Reines?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Roses et Reines is rated 4.23/5 from 401 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Roses et Reines for a rose and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Roses et Reines?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Roses et Reines 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Roses et Reines?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Roses et Reines 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Roses et Reines smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Cassia, Bergamot, Heliotrope and Raspberry.

Is Byblos or Roses et Reines better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byblos is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Roses et Reines suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos and Roses et Reines?

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. Roses et Reines has top notes of Bergamot and Cassia, heart notes of Bulgarian Rose, Grasse Rose, Turkish Rose and Moroccan Rose, a base of Musk, Heliotrope and White Cedar Extract.