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Byblos Uomo vs Flamboyant

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

Updated 377 ratings analysed
Closely related
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.

  • Flamboyant

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Byblos Uomo6/7
Flamboyant1/7
Ratings & consensus
Byblos Uomo
Community sentiment
Byblos Uomo
Longevity
Byblos Uomo
Sillage & projection
Byblos Uomo
Value for money
Byblos Uomo
Versatility
Byblos Uomo
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Flamboyant

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Byblos UomoByblos
FlamboyantOriflame
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.19/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%
3.77/ 5 · 313 votes
Have 51%Had 49%Want 0%
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

25%Love
49%Like
5%Ok
20%Dislike
1%Hate

313 votes

Category winnerByblos UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityByblos Uomo

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value67
Category winnerByblos UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
fresh spicy100%
citrus86%
warm spicy72%
aromatic58%
woody44%
powdery30%
Scent match60%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

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
OrangeAmalfi LemonGrapefruitLimeBergamot
Heart
PepperBay LeafCardamomNutmeg
Base
SandalwoodMuskoak mossVirginia Cedar
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 season
Spring100
Summer90
Fall62
Winter31
Day100
Night41
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter84
Day–
Night–
Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
Men86
Unisex10
Women5
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#12,544

PerfumerFrancoise Caron

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winnerFlamboyantHigher 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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Flamboyant by Oriflame opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon, bitter grapefruit, and lime that immediately cuts through the air. Francoise Caron constructed this 2010 eau de toilette to transition rapidly from bright citrus into a heavy, aromatic heart dominated by crushed black pepper, cardamom, and bay leaf…

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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 Flamboyant?

Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Flamboyant is rated 3.77/5 from 313 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Flamboyant for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Flamboyant?

Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, Flamboyant 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Flamboyant?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Flamboyant 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo and Flamboyant smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Byblos Uomo or Flamboyant better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Flamboyant?

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. Flamboyant has top notes of Orange, Amalfi Lemon, Grapefruit and Lime, heart notes of Pepper, Bay Leaf, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, Musk, oak moss and Virginia Cedar.

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