Fragrance comparison

Byblos Luna vs Saso

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 138 ratings analysed

Byblos Luna

Byblos

4.0262 votes

Rank #17,045 PowderyViolet

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28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Saso

Shiseido

4.1276 votes

Rank #31,571 PowderyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saso takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byblos Luna
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Saso
Choose it for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Byblos Luna2/7

Saso5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos LunaByblos

SasoShiseido

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

4.12/ 5 · 76 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerSasoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

53%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

38%Love

47%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

76 votes

Category winnerSasoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaso

SillageSaso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value63

Category winnerByblos LunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

iris84%

aldehydic77%

musky69%

fresh61%

powdery100%

woody92%

white floral84%

floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

AldehydesBergamotelemi

Heart

White IrisVioletRose

Base

MuskVetiverAmber

Top

AldehydesFruity NotesHyacinthGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineOrris RootRoseLily-of-the-ValleyViolet

Base

VetiverCivettaMuskSandalwoodAmberBenzoinTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Violet and Rose. 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

Summer62

Fall62

Winter48

Day100

Night55

Spring43

Summer46

Fall89

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerSasoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#31,571

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByblos LunaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Luna opens with a sharp, aldehydic sparkle paired with zesty bergamot and resinous elemi. It quickly shifts into a powdery, floral heart dominated by white iris and violet, ultimately resting on a clean, musky base with earthy hints of vetiver. This fragrance offers a quiet, ethereal experience suitable for day…

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Shiseido Saso opens with a sharp burst of soapy aldehydes and green notes that feels crisp like a cool spring morning. As it settles on skin, a dense bouquet of ylang-ylang and powdery hyacinth takes over, steering the scent away from simple freshness and into a rich, classic floral territory. The base slowly warms wi…

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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 Luna or Saso?

Saso takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos Luna is rated 4.02/5 from 62 votes; Saso is rated 4.12/5 from 76 votes. Choose Byblos Luna for a powdery and violet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Saso for a powdery and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Luna or Saso?

Saso lasts longest (Saso 72/100, Byblos Luna 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Luna or Saso?

Saso projects furthest (Saso 54/100, Byblos Luna 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Luna and Saso smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Violet and Rose.

Is Byblos Luna or Saso better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byblos Luna is the stronger pick. For winter, Saso is the stronger pick. Byblos Luna suits daytime wear; Saso suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Luna and Saso?

Byblos Luna has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of White Iris, Violet and Rose, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Amber. Saso has top notes of Aldehydes, Fruity Notes, Hyacinth and Green Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Orris Root and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Civetta, Musk and Sandalwood.