Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs Excentrique pour Femme

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

5 wins

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,550 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Excentrique pour Femme

Paolo Gigli

3.8533 votes

Rank #49,997 VanillaWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Excentrique pour Femme
Choose it for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos Uomo5/7

Excentrique pour Femme2/7

Ratings & consensus: Byblos Uomo
Community sentiment: Byblos Uomo
Longevity: Excentrique pour Femme
Sillage & projection: Byblos Uomo
Value for money: Byblos Uomo
Versatility: Excentrique pour Femme
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

Excentrique pour FemmePaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.85/ 5 · 33 votes

Have 28%Had 20%Want 52%

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

30%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

33 votes

Category winnerByblos UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExcentrique pour Femme

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value38

Category winnerByblos UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

vanilla100%

white floral92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic and citrus

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

Top20-30 mins

African Orange FlowerJasmineBergamot

Heart3-4 hrs

Tonka BeanCardamomThyme

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaSandalwoodVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Thyme and Virginia Cedar. Durations are only published for Excentrique pour Femme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer85

Fall69

Winter46

Day100

Night52

Category winnerExcentrique pour FemmeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Casual 33%Work 31%Date 24%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#49,997

PerfumerNot listed

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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Excentrique pour Femme by Paolo Gigli surprises the senses right away. You get an instant splash of zesty Italian bergamot, followed closely by sun-drenched African orange flower and sweet jasmine blossoms. The opening feels bright and clean. Then, unexpected culinary herbs shift the direction. Pungent thyme and spicy…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byblos Uomo or Excentrique pour Femme?

Byblos Uomo takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Excentrique pour Femme is rated 3.85/5 from 33 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Excentrique pour Femme for a vanilla and white floral character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Excentrique pour Femme?

They last about the same: Excentrique pour Femme 71/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Excentrique pour Femme?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Excentrique pour Femme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo and Excentrique pour Femme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Thyme and Virginia Cedar.

Is Byblos Uomo or Excentrique pour Femme better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Excentrique pour Femme?

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. Excentrique pour Femme has top notes of African Orange Flower, Jasmine and Bergamot, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Cardamom and Thyme, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood and Virginia Cedar.