Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Sugared Violet

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 586 ratings analysed

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Sugared Violet

Mix:Bar

4.0062 votes

Rank #14,085 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Sugared Violet
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Byblos4/7

Sugared Violet2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByblosByblos

Sugared VioletMix:Bar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

4.00/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 46%Had 8%Want 46%

Category winnerByblosRating 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

39%Love

31%Like

24%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

62 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value90

Category winnerSugared VioletBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

fruity100%

floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

violet61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, 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

Top

RaspberryAppleFreesiaViolet

Heart

HoneysuckleOrchidJasmine Tea

Base

AmberMuskCashmere WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle, Violet, Raspberry 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–

Spring96

Summer100

Fall35

Winter30

Day100

Night–

Category winnerSugared VioletMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#14,085

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews12

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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Mix:Bar Sugared Violet is a bright, playful fruity-floral perfume that blends sweet berries with crisp florals and clean woods. It opens with a splash of tart raspberry and crisp green apple, quickly joined by fresh freesia and soft violet petals. As the scent settles on skin, honeysuckle and light jasmine tea add an …

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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 Sugared Violet?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Sugared Violet is rated 4.00/5 from 62 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Sugared Violet for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Sugared Violet?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Sugared Violet 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Sugared Violet?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Sugared Violet 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Sugared Violet smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle, Violet, Raspberry and Musk.

Is Byblos or Sugared Violet better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos and Sugared Violet?

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. Sugared Violet has top notes of Raspberry, Apple, Freesia and Violet, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Orchid and Jasmine Tea, a base of Amber, Musk, Cashmere Wood and Sandalwood.