Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs Gentleman

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,694 AromaticCitrus

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Gentleman

Marbert

4.1179 votes

Rank #8,896 MuskyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gentleman
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Byblos Uomo3/7

Gentleman3/7

Ratings & consensus: Byblos Uomo
Community sentiment: Byblos Uomo
Longevity: Gentleman
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Gentleman
Versatility: Byblos Uomo
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gentleman

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos UomoByblos

GentlemanMarbert

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 38%

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

47%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

79 votes

Category winnerByblos UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value78

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

musky100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumTarragonArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliVetiverRoseGeraniumJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaFrench labdanumOlibanumMuskoak mossLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Date 30%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 20%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#8,896

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerGentlemanHigher 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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Gentleman by Marbert does not apologize for its presence. The opening hits with a sharp, green burst of bitter galbanum, lemon zest, and pungent artemisia. You smell the alcohol lift for three minutes. Then the blend darkens. Earthy patchouli and dry cedar anchor the heart, creating a classic barbershop backbone with …

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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 Gentleman?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gentleman for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Gentleman?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 72/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Gentleman?

Projection is very close: Byblos Uomo 66/100, Gentleman 66/100 for sillage.

Do Byblos Uomo and Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Tarragon and Artemisia.

Is Byblos Uomo or Gentleman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Gentleman?

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. Gentleman has top notes of Galbanum, Tarragon, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Geranium, a base of Civetta, French labdanum, Olibanum and Musk.