Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs Ocean Rain

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 163 ratings analysed

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #13,198 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

57%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Ocean Rain

Mario Valentino

4.3699 votes

Rank #9,130 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Rain takes 4 of 7 categories.

Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ocean Rain
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos Uomo3/7

Ocean Rain4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos UomoByblos

Ocean RainMario Valentino

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

4.36/ 5 · 99 votes

Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%

Category winnerOcean RainRating 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

58%Love

31%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerOcean RainMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityOcean Rain

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value57

Category winnerByblos UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

rose84%

citrus77%

floral69%

woody61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderLimeArtemisiaBasilGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseSea waterCyclamenThymeWater NotesFir

Base4 to 8 hours

oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender. Durations are only published for Ocean Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer74

Fall83

Winter14

Day100

Night48

Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,198

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#9,130

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerOcean RainHigher 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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Ocean Rain by Mario Valentino is a vintage aromatic aquatic cologne with a distinctly herbal, floral heart. Created in 1990 by perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, the fragrance avoids modern sugary aquatic tropes in favor of an intricate, classic structure. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, lime, a…

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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 Ocean Rain?

Ocean Rain takes 4 of 7 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Ocean Rain is rated 4.36/5 from 99 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ocean Rain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Ocean Rain?

Ocean Rain lasts longest (Ocean Rain 73/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Ocean Rain?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Ocean Rain 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo and Ocean Rain smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Amalfi Lemon and Lavender.

Is Byblos Uomo or Ocean Rain better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Ocean Rain?

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. Ocean Rain has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Sea water, Cyclamen and Thyme, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Amber.