Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs MP8

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 68 ratings analysed

3 wins

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #13,198 AromaticCitrus

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60%scent match

Closely related

MP8

Manny Pacman Pacquiao

3.754 votes

Rank #23,949 AromaticLavender

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo takes 3 of 3 categories.

Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
MP8
Choose it for a aromatic and lavender character.

Byblos Uomo3/3

MP80/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byblos Uomo
Sillage & projection: Byblos Uomo
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

MP8Manny Pacman Pacquiao

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityByblos Uomo

SillageByblos Uomo

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%

aromatic100%

lavender92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart1-2 hrs

LavenderVetiverSageNutmeg

Base2-4 hrs

Virginia CedarAmberVanilleMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg. Durations are only published for MP8, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#23,949

PerfumerChris Buccellato, Neal Harris

Launched—

Reviews5

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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MP8 by Manny Pacman Pacquiao opens with an immediate flash of tart Amalfi lemon and zesty bergamot. The citrus hits fast. It brings a crisp, locker-room splash that quickly dries down into a clean aromatic core of French lavender, earthy vetiver, and crushed herbal sage. A light dusting of warm nutmeg adds a touch of …

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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 MP8?

Byblos Uomo takes 3 of 3 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; MP8 is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose MP8 for a aromatic and lavender character.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or MP8?

Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or MP8?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, MP8 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo and MP8 smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Nutmeg.

Is Byblos Uomo or MP8 better for summer or winter?

Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and MP8?

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. MP8 has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Vetiver, Sage and Nutmeg, a base of Virginia Cedar, Amber, Vanille and Musk.