Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Sissi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 745 ratings analysed

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,317 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,366 SweetWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 6 of 7 categories.

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

Byblos1/7

Sissi6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByblosByblos

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerSissiRating 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

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerSissiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageSissi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both white floral, sweet and fruity

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

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Peach, Marigold and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Sissi, 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

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Category winnerSissiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,317

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#7,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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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 Sissi?

Sissi takes 6 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Sissi?

Sissi lasts longest (Sissi 82/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Sissi?

Sissi projects furthest (Sissi 72/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Sissi smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Peach, Marigold and Jasmine.

Is Byblos or Sissi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos and Sissi?

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. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.