Byblos Uomo vs Ben Sherman
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories.
Byblos UomoChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ben ShermanChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Byblos Uomo6/7
Ben Sherman1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Byblos Uomo
- Longevity
- Byblos Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Byblos Uomo
- Value for money
- Ben Sherman
- Versatility
- Byblos Uomo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byblos Uomo
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Byblos UomoByblosBen ShermanBen ShermanWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%
3.92/ 5 · 50 votes
Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%
Category winnerByblos UomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
34%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
64 votes
40%Love
36%Like
2%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
50 votes
Category winnerByblos UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityByblos Uomo
SillageByblos Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBen ShermanBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
amber84%
woody77%
green69%
aromatic61%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf
Heart
LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme
Base
Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli
Top
CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime
Heart
NutmegIncensePatchouli
Base
CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall62
Winter31
Day100
Night41
Spring65
Summer25
Fall80
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,801
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#36,583
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerByblos UomoHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotByblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…
Reviews →Ben Sherman is a fresh, spice-forward cologne that pairs bright citrus with unexpected coffee and wood undertones. Designed for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a clean, masculine dry-down that stays anchored by subtle amber and cedar base notes rather than evaporating into thin air.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Byblos Uomo or Ben Sherman?
Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Ben Sherman?
Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Ben Sherman?
Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Ben Sherman 54/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Byblos Uomo and Ben Sherman smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon.
Is Byblos Uomo or Ben Sherman better for summer or winter?
For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear; Ben Sherman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Ben Sherman?
Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk. Ben Sherman has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg, Incense and Patchouli, a base of Coffee, Amber, Hay and Virginia Cedar.
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