Fragrance comparison

Byblos Sole vs Pavlova

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 427 ratings analysed

Byblos Sole

Byblos

3.8534 votes

Rank #20,991 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Pavlova

Payot

3.86393 votes

Rank #2,793 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pavlova takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byblos Sole
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pavlova
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Byblos Sole2/7

Pavlova5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos SoleByblos

PavlovaPayot

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 19%Want 32%

3.86/ 5 · 393 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winnerPavlovaRating 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

26%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

352 votes

Category winnerByblos SoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPavlova

SillagePavlova

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblos SoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh65%

fruity48%

green30%

woody100%

aromatic92%

white floral84%

earthy77%

green69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonMandarin OrangeAppleGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineNeroliTuberoseGingerWhite Flowers

Base

MuskCedarSnowdropsSandalwood

Top

CassiaGrapefruitRaspberryMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseHiacynthGeraniumYlang-YlangJasmineNeroli

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Neroli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter91

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPavlovaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex6

Women83

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#2,793

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerPavlovaHigher 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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Pavlova is an old-school floral with a bright fruity opening, then a fuller heart of tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang over moss, woods and soft vanilla. On skin it often reads green, powdery and slightly soapy, with a distinctly vintage character. It suits shoppers who enjoy classic florals with oakmoss depth more th…

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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 Pavlova?

Pavlova takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos Sole is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes; Pavlova is rated 3.86/5 from 393 votes. Choose Byblos Sole for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pavlova for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Sole or Pavlova?

Pavlova lasts longest (Pavlova 73/100, Byblos Sole 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Sole or Pavlova?

Pavlova projects furthest (Pavlova 64/100, Byblos Sole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Sole and Pavlova smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and green accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is Byblos Sole or Pavlova better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos Sole and Pavlova?

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. Pavlova has top notes of Cassia, Grapefruit, Raspberry and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Hiacynth, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk.