Fragrance comparison

Byblos Sole vs Majorette

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 43 ratings analysed

4 wins

Byblos Sole

Byblos

3.8534 votes

Rank #20,991 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Majorette

Prima Materia

3.339 votes

Rank #70,319 CitrusFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Sole takes 4 of 4 categories.

Byblos Sole
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Majorette
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos Sole4/4

Majorette0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos SoleByblos

MajorettePrima Materia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 19%Want 32%

3.33/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

21%Love

56%Like

12%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

11%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity35

〰 Sillage30

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

LongevityByblos Sole

SillageByblos Sole

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value13

Category winnerByblos SoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh65%

fruity48%

green30%

citrus100%

fruity88%

white floral77%

sweet65%

musky53%

woody42%

Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeAppleGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineNeroliTuberoseGingerWhite Flowers

Base

MuskCedarSnowdropsSandalwood

Top15 to 30 minutes

GrapefruitMandarin OrangePear

Heart1 to 2 hours

Exotic FruitsWhite FlowersTuberose

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskSandalwoodAmberwood

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Tuberose and White Flowers. Durations are only published for Majorette, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer67

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex6

Women83

Men0

Unisex17

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#70,319

PerfumerGerard Anthony

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByblos SoleHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Sole is a bright, citrus-forward fragrance designed for casual summer days. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and grapefruit, supported by a crisp apple note. The heart transitions into a bouquet of white florals including jasmine and neroli, grounded by a soft musk base. It feels clean, light, and refreshin…

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Majorette by Prima Materia is a bright fruity floral fragrance built around sparkling citrus, sweet fruit, and clean white petals. The opening bursts with tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and crisp pear, creating an instant lift that feels cheerful and sunny. As the opening settles, the heart reveals a lush cor…

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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 Sole or Majorette?

Byblos Sole takes 4 of 4 categories. Byblos Sole is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes; Majorette is rated 3.33/5 from 9 votes. Choose Byblos Sole for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Majorette for a citrus and fruity character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Sole or Majorette?

Byblos Sole lasts longest (Byblos Sole 44/100, Majorette 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Sole or Majorette?

Byblos Sole projects furthest (Byblos Sole 52/100, Majorette 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Sole and Majorette smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Tuberose and White Flowers.

Is Byblos Sole or Majorette better for summer or winter?

Byblos Sole suits daytime wear; Majorette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Sole and Majorette?

Byblos Sole has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine, Neroli, Tuberose and Ginger, a base of Musk, Cedar, Snowdrops and Sandalwood. Majorette has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Pear, heart notes of Exotic Fruits, White Flowers and Tuberose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amberwood.