Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo 2001 vs Steel

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 80 ratings analysed

3 wins

Byblos Uomo 2001

Byblos

4.2921 votes

Rank #34,154 AquaticOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

22%scent match

Clearly different

Steel

Superdry

3.3859 votes

Rank #19,878 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Byblos Uomo 20013/5

Steel2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos Uomo 2001Byblos

SteelSuperdry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 18%Had 34%Want 48%

3.38/ 5 · 59 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

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

17%Love

45%Like

14%Ok

24%Dislike

0%Hate

29 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevitySteel

SillageByblos Uomo 2001

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value75

Category winnerByblos Uomo 2001Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

ozonic90%

musky80%

fresh70%

fruity60%

aromatic50%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

Top

BergamotLimeAldehydes

Heart

ArtemisiaLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomViolet Leaf

Base

oak mossVirginia CedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Vetiver. 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

Summer78

Fall67

Winter22

Day100

Night36

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,154

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#19,878

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Category winnerSteelHigher 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…

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Steel by Superdry is a woody chypre fragrance built on a crisp, citrus-forward foundation. Launched in 2011, it brings together bergamot, lime, and sharp aldehydes for a bright initial snap. The scent settles into an aromatic heart of artemisia and violet leaf, grounded by a sturdy base of oak moss, vetiver, and cedar…

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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 Uomo 2001 or Steel?

Byblos Uomo 2001 takes 3 of 5 categories. Byblos Uomo 2001 is rated 4.29/5 from 21 votes; Steel is rated 3.38/5 from 59 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo 2001 for a aquatic and ozonic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Steel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo 2001 or Steel?

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

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo 2001 or Steel?

Byblos Uomo 2001 projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 2001 52/100, Steel 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo 2001 and Steel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Byblos Uomo 2001 or Steel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo 2001 and Steel?

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. Steel has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Aldehydes, heart notes of Artemisia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cardamom and Violet Leaf, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.