Fragrance comparison

Byblos Luna vs Serenade

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 97 ratings analysed

5 wins

Byblos Luna

Byblos

4.0262 votes

Rank #17,045 PowderyViolet

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21%scent match

Clearly different

Serenade

Boadicea the Victorious

3.7435 votes

Rank #41,144 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Luna takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byblos Luna
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Serenade
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Byblos Luna5/7

Serenade2/7

Ratings & consensus: Byblos Luna
Community sentiment: Byblos Luna
Longevity: Serenade
Sillage & projection: Serenade
Value for money: Byblos Luna
Versatility: Byblos Luna
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

SerenadeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 42%Had 20%Want 38%

3.74/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerByblos LunaRating 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

37%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerByblos LunaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySerenade

SillageSerenade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value54

Category winnerByblos LunaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

iris84%

aldehydic77%

musky69%

fresh61%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

mossy65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

Scent match21%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

elemiLemonBergamotAldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseClary SageCardamomNutmegNeroliJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, elemi 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

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day29

Night100

Category winnerByblos LunaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex26

Women70

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,045

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#41,144

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Serenade opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, tart lemon, and resinous elemi that quickly gives way to a dense, smoky core. As the initial citrus bite softens, the fragrance reveals dry guaiac wood, bitter oakmoss, and earthy vetiver anchored by dark amber and musk. Spices like nutmeg and cardamom simmer quietly ben…

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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 Serenade?

Byblos Luna takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos Luna is rated 4.02/5 from 62 votes; Serenade is rated 3.74/5 from 35 votes. Choose Byblos Luna for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Serenade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Luna or Serenade?

Serenade lasts longest (Serenade 75/100, Byblos Luna 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Luna or Serenade?

Serenade projects furthest (Serenade 77/100, Byblos Luna 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Luna and Serenade smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, elemi and Rose.

Is Byblos Luna or Serenade better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos Luna and Serenade?

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. Serenade has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.