Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo 2001 vs Elle 25

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 43 ratings analysed

Byblos Uomo 2001

Byblos

4.2921 votes

Rank #30,897 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Elle 25

Maison Francis Kurkdjian

3.6422 votes

Rank #18,172 FloralMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elle 25 takes 3 of 5 categories.

Byblos Uomo 2001
Choose it for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Elle 25
Choose it for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos Uomo 20012/5

Elle 253/5

Ratings & consensus: Byblos Uomo 2001
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elle 25
Sillage & projection: Elle 25
Value for money: Byblos Uomo 2001
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Elle 25

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos Uomo 2001Byblos

Elle 25Maison Francis Kurkdjian

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 18%Had 34%Want 48%

3.64/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 4%Had 2%Want 94%

Category winnerByblos Uomo 2001Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

36%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

18%Dislike

9%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityElle 25

SillageElle 25

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value25

Category winnerByblos Uomo 2001Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

ozonic90%

musky80%

fresh70%

fruity60%

aromatic50%

floral100%

musky83%

woody65%

powdery48%

mossy30%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Water NotesBergamotViolet LeafCardamom

Heart

WatermelonRed AppleNutmeg

Base

MuskVetiveroak mossVirginia Cedar

Notes

Floral NotesMuskVirginia Cedaroak moss

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMusk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer10

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night25

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,172

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerElle 25Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Uomo 2001 presents a sharp aquatic and ozonic opening that settles into a crisp, fruity heart. This aromatic composition features watermelon and apple notes grounded by cedar and musk. It remains a reliable, clean choice for casual warm weather wear when you want something refreshing that feels approachable and…

Reviews →

Elle 25 by Maison Francis Kurkdjian is a Chypre Floral fragrance for women. The nose behind this fragrance is Francis Kurkdjian. From the way people describe wearing it, this comes across best as an easygoing style that many people can appreciate quickly. Taken together, the feedback points to a scent that feels easy …

Reviews →

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byblos Uomo 2001 or Elle 25?

Elle 25 takes 3 of 5 categories. Byblos Uomo 2001 is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; Elle 25 is rated 3.64/5 from 22 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo 2001 for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Elle 25 for a floral and musky character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo 2001 or Elle 25?

Elle 25 lasts longest (Elle 25 63/100, Byblos Uomo 2001 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo 2001 or Elle 25?

Elle 25 projects furthest (Elle 25 69/100, Byblos Uomo 2001 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo 2001 and Elle 25 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky accords. Common notes include Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.

Is Byblos Uomo 2001 or Elle 25 better for summer or winter?

Byblos Uomo 2001 suits daytime wear; Elle 25 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo 2001 and Elle 25?

Byblos Uomo 2001 has top notes of Water Notes, Bergamot, Violet Leaf and Cardamom, heart notes of Watermelon, Red Apple and Nutmeg, a base of Musk, Vetiver, oak moss and Virginia Cedar. Elle 25 features Floral Notes, Musk, Virginia Cedar and oak moss.