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Byblos vs Votre

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

Updated 631 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Votre takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Byblos

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

  • Votre

    Choose it for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos2/7
Votre5/7
Ratings & consensus
Votre
Community sentiment
Votre
Longevity
Votre
Sillage & projection
Votre
Value for money
Byblos
Versatility
Votre
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Byblos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ByblosByblos
VotreCharles Jourdan
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%
4.14/ 5 · 107 votes
Have 53%Had 18%Want 29%
Category winnerVotreRating 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

37%Love
48%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

107 votes

Category winnerVotreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityVotre

SillageVotre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value70
¤ Price value65
Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
green100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
woody69%
floral61%
Scent match39%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
Top15-30 mins
CassiaGalbanumAldehydesHiacynthSpicesMandarin Orange
Heart2-4 hrs
MarigoldPlumRoseYlang-YlangLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base6-8+ hrs
RaspberrySandalwoodAmberCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesCassia, Marigold, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Votre, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer87
Fall91
Winter65
Day100
Night66
Category winnerVotreMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
Men0
Unisex38
Women62
Work 37%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 11%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,418

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#31,521

PerfumerJean-Louis Sieuzac

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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Charles Jourdan Votre hits the air with a crisp rush of bitter galbanum, sharp aldehydes, and crushed hyacinth stems. It is unapologetically green. Within twenty minutes, the bitter snap mellows into rich dark plum, sweet ylang-ylang, and warm cedar wood. You get an earthy, mossy backbone that feels tailored and groun…

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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 Votre?

Votre takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Votre is rated 4.14/5 from 107 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Votre for a green and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Votre?

Votre lasts longest (Votre 72/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Votre?

Votre projects furthest (Votre 61/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos and Votre smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Cassia, Marigold, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Byblos or Votre better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos and Votre?

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. Votre has top notes of Cassia, Galbanum, Aldehydes and Hiacynth, heart notes of Marigold, Plum, Rose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Raspberry, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar.

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