Fragrance comparison

Byblos Sole vs Possessed by Midnight

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Byblos Sole

Byblos

3.8534 votes

Rank #20,991 CitrusWhite Floral

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63%scent match

Closely related

Possessed by Midnight

Parisvally Perfumes

4.754 votes

Rank #50,284 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Byblos Sole
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Possessed by Midnight
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Byblos Sole2/4

Possessed by Midnight2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Possessed by Midnight
Sillage & projection: Possessed by Midnight
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

Possessed by MidnightParisvally Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 49%Had 19%Want 32%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 44%Had 0%Want 56%

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

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity44

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityPossessed by Midnight

SillagePossessed by Midnight

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value91

¤ Price value88

Category winnerByblos SoleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral83%

fresh65%

fruity48%

green30%

white floral100%

citrus92%

floral84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

amber61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both citrus, white floral and fresh

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

Mandarin OrangeApricotFloral NotesApple

Heart3 to 5 hours

JasmineTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyNeroli

Base6 to 8 hours

Tonka BeanMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Apple, Jasmine and Neroli. Durations are only published for Possessed by Midnight, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer100

Fall22

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring75

Summer50

Fall75

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex6

Women83

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#50,284

PerfumerNot listed

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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Possessed by Midnight by Parisvally Perfumes centers on lush white floral notes framed by crisp fruit and a warm amber base. The opening brings together juicy mandarin orange, tart apple, and sweet apricot, giving the start a bright, fresh lift alongside generic floral notes. As the fruits settle, a prominent bouquet …

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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 Possessed by Midnight?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Byblos Sole is rated 3.85/5 from 34 votes; Possessed by Midnight is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Byblos Sole for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Possessed by Midnight for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Sole or Possessed by Midnight?

Possessed by Midnight lasts longest (Possessed by Midnight 83/100, Byblos Sole 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Sole or Possessed by Midnight?

Possessed by Midnight projects furthest (Possessed by Midnight 83/100, Byblos Sole 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Sole and Possessed by Midnight smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Apple, Jasmine and Neroli.

Is Byblos Sole or Possessed by Midnight better for summer or winter?

Byblos Sole suits daytime wear; Possessed by Midnight suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Sole and Possessed by Midnight?

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. Possessed by Midnight has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Apricot, Floral Notes and Apple, heart notes of Jasmine, Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Musk and Amber.