Fragrance comparison

Byblos vs Vik

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 537 ratings analysed

3 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,586 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Vik

Dotti

3.9213 votes

Rank #55,539 AromaticVanilla

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 3 of 5 categories.

Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Vik
Choose it for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Byblos3/5

Vik1/5

Ratings & consensus: Byblos
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vik
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Byblos
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

VikDotti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

3.92/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 57%Had 12%Want 31%

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

46%Love

23%Like

15%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityVik

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value60

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

aromatic100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

citrus77%

balsamic69%

sweet61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both sweet

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

Top20-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotEucalyptusTarragonGrapefruitMint

Heart2-4 hrs

Jasmine SambacCinnamon LeafTeaDamask RoseYlang-YlangRaspberryCranberryPeach

Base6-8+ hrs

LabdanumVanillaelemiCoumarinOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesPeach, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Vik, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night83

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Men29

Unisex57

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,586

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#55,539

PerfumerRicardo Gomes, Rodrigo Lombardi

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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Vik by Dotti is a fresh and earthy chypre that pairs brisk herbal greenery with juicy forest fruit. Right after spraying, you get a lively burst of eucalyptus, sweet mandarin orange, and crushed mint that clears the air like an early morning walk in the woods. As the cool opening settles down, the scent shifts into a …

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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 Vik?

Byblos takes 3 of 5 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Vik is rated 3.92/5 from 13 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Vik for a aromatic and vanilla character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Vik?

Vik lasts longest (Vik 70/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Vik?

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

Do Byblos and Vik smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet accords. Common notes include Peach, Grapefruit, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Byblos or Vik better for summer or winter?

Vik suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos and Vik?

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. Vik has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Eucalyptus and Tarragon, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Cinnamon Leaf, Tea and Damask Rose, a base of Labdanum, Vanilla, elemi and Coumarin.