Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs Desperte

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 114 ratings analysed

6 wins

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #13,881 AromaticCitrus

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59%scent match

Closely related

Desperte

Natura

3.9050 votes

Rank #38,684 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories.

Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Desperte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Byblos Uomo6/7

Desperte1/7

Ratings & consensus: Byblos Uomo
Community sentiment: Byblos Uomo
Longevity: Byblos Uomo
Sillage & projection: Byblos Uomo
Value for money: Desperte
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 UomoByblos

DesperteNatura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.90/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 34%Had 44%Want 22%

Category winnerByblos UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

24%Love

50%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

50 votes

Category winnerByblos UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos Uomo

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value77

Category winnerDesperteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic86%

lavender72%

woody58%

herbal44%

ozonic30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

Top

NutmegBergamot

Heart

LavenderViolet LeafArtemisiaGeranium

Base

VetiverCedarSandalowood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Nutmeg. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Spring92

Summer100

Fall42

Winter12

Day100

Night40

Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#38,684

PerfumerVerônica Kato

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByblos UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos 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…

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Desperte by Natura is a woody aromatic men's fragrance that leans into spicy nutmeg and crisp bergamot. It captures an energizing start that settles into a balanced heart of lavender and violet leaf. Ideal for casual daytime wear in warmer climates, it provides a clean, grounded scent profile for men seeking a reliabl…

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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 or Desperte?

Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Desperte is rated 3.90/5 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 Desperte for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Desperte?

Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, Desperte 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Desperte?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Desperte 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo and Desperte smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Violet Leaf, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Byblos Uomo or Desperte better for summer or winter?

For summer, Desperte is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear; Desperte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Desperte?

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. Desperte has top notes of Nutmeg and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Violet Leaf, Artemisia and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalowood.