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Byblos vs Zanzi

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

Updated 545 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • Byblos

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

  • Zanzi

    Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Byblos2/5
Zanzi2/5
Ratings & consensus
Zanzi
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Byblos
Sillage & projection
Zanzi
Value for money
Tie
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
ZanziMarilyn Miglin
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%
4.19/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%
Category winnerZanziRating 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

48%Love
38%Like
0%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageZanzi

Value for money

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

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
woody100%
white floral91%
floral83%
herbal74%
aromatic65%
earthy56%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both white floral 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
Notes
ChamomileHoneysuckleVetiverWoody NotesMagnoliaLilyIrisPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesHoneysuckle and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Zanzi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Spring80
Summer100
Fall80
Winter40
Day100
Night36
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
Men0
Unisex33
Women67
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,472

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Overall rank#21,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Zanzi by Marilyn Miglin is an earthy floral woody musk that leans dry, botanical, and calm. Instead of modern sugar or heavy fruit, it opens with a distinct herbal character led by dried chamomile. White florals step forward through honeysuckle, magnolia, and lily, but they remain fresh rather than sweet. Earthy vetiv…

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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 Zanzi?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Zanzi is rated 4.19/5 from 21 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Zanzi for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos or Zanzi?

They last about the same: Byblos 61/100, Zanzi 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Byblos or Zanzi?

Projection is very close: Zanzi 58/100, Byblos 56/100 for sillage.

Do Byblos and Zanzi smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Honeysuckle and Vetiver.

Is Byblos or Zanzi better for summer or winter?

Zanzi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos and Zanzi?

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. Zanzi features Chamomile, Honeysuckle, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Magnolia.

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