Byblos Uomo vs Esprit du Roi
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.
Byblos UomoChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Esprit du RoiChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Byblos Uomo5/7
Esprit du Roi2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Esprit du Roi
- Longevity
- Byblos Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Byblos Uomo
- Value for money
- Byblos Uomo
- Versatility
- Byblos Uomo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Esprit du Roi
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Byblos UomoByblosEsprit du RoiPenhaligon'sWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%
3.80/ 5 · 238 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
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
42%Love
44%Like
5%Ok
8%Dislike
1%Hate
180 votes
Category winnerEsprit du RoiMost 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 winnerByblos UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
citrus84%
green77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
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
Tomato LeafMintAldehydesCitrusesBergamotCitronAmalfi LemonArtemisia
Heart
GeraniumClovesJasmineYlang-YlangHoneysuckle
Base
oak mossVetiverRaspberryAmbergrisSandalwoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Artemisia 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 seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall62
Winter31
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer80
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
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#7,429
PerfumerBertrand Duchaufour
Launched—
Reviews35
Category winnerEsprit du RoiHigher 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 →Esprit du Roi is a crisp green aromatic from Penhaligon's, built around tomato leaf, mint, citrus, geranium, clove, oakmoss and musky woods. Reviewers often describe it as clean, classy and traditional, with a lively herb garden opening rather than a simple lemon cologne. It suits people who like old-school aromatic c…
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 Esprit du Roi?
Byblos Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Esprit du Roi is rated 3.80/5 from 238 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Esprit du Roi for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Esprit du Roi?
Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, Esprit du Roi 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Esprit du Roi?
Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Esprit du Roi 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Byblos Uomo and Esprit du Roi smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Artemisia and Vetiver.
Is Byblos Uomo or Esprit du Roi better for summer or winter?
For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Esprit du Roi?
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. Esprit du Roi has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Mint, Aldehydes and Citruses, heart notes of Geranium, Cloves, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Raspberry and Ambergris.
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