Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs London Calling

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 65 ratings analysed

1 wins

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #13,801 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

London Calling

Ben Sherman

5.001 votes

Rank #56,110 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo takes 1 of 1 categories.

Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
London Calling
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos Uomo1/1

London Calling0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
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

London CallingBen Sherman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 40%Had 0%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

green69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

Amalfi LemonTangerineBergamotCardamomLimeMint

Heart

PatchouliIncenseNutmeg

Base

Virginia CedarVanillaVetiverCoffeeAmberMuskHay

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

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,801

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#56,110

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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Ben Sherman London Calling is a citrus aromatic fragrance that pairs bright citrus fruits with warm coffee and hay. It opens with zesty lime, Amalfi lemon, and fresh mint, before settling into incense and nutmeg. A base of cedar, vanilla, and vetiver grounds the blend, making it ideal for casual daytime wear during mi…

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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 London Calling?

Byblos Uomo takes 1 of 1 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; London Calling is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose London Calling for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Byblos Uomo and London Calling smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Byblos Uomo or London Calling better for summer or winter?

Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear; London Calling suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and London Calling?

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. London Calling has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Tangerine, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Patchouli, Incense and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vanilla, Vetiver and Coffee.