Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs Lunar Minérale

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,662 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Lunar Minérale

House of Cosmo

4.388 votes

Rank #45,515 LavenderAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lunar Minérale
Choose it for a lavender and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Byblos Uomo2/4

Lunar Minérale2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lunar Minérale
Sillage & projection: Lunar Minérale
Value for money: Byblos Uomo
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

Lunar MinéraleHouse of Cosmo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

4.38/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

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

75%Love

13%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

13%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityLunar Minérale

SillageLunar Minérale

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value54

Category winnerByblos UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

lavender100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic 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

Top20-30 mins

Wet StoneBergamotjuniper berry

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCardamomViolet LeafSaltRose Water

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanVirginia CedarAtlas CedarClearwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Lavender. Durations are only published for Lunar Minérale, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men43

Unisex57

Women0

Casual 38%Work 35%Date 18%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#45,515

PerfumerBérénice Watteau

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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Lunar Minérale by House of Cosmo delivers an airy, mineral chill that feels instantly modern. It starts fast. A sharp spritz of tart bergamot and cracked juniper berry lands against a wet gravel note, smelling like cold rain falling over granite slabs. Soon, aromatic French lavender and crushed cardamom warm the heart…

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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 Lunar Minérale?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Lunar Minérale is rated 4.38/5 from 8 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lunar Minérale for a lavender and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Lunar Minérale?

Lunar Minérale lasts longest (Lunar Minérale 80/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Lunar Minérale?

Lunar Minérale projects furthest (Lunar Minérale 75/100, Byblos Uomo 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo and Lunar Minérale smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Lavender.

Is Byblos Uomo or Lunar Minérale better for summer or winter?

Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear; Lunar Minérale suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Lunar Minérale?

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. Lunar Minérale has top notes of Wet Stone, Bergamot and juniper berry, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Salt, a base of Ambroxan, Virginia Cedar, Atlas Cedar and Clearwood.