Byblos Uomo vs Open
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Open takes 4 of 7 categories.
Byblos UomoChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
OpenChoose it for a aromatic and tobacco character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Byblos Uomo3/7
Open4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Open
- Longevity
- Open
- Sillage & projection
- Byblos Uomo
- Value for money
- Open
- Versatility
- Byblos Uomo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Open
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Byblos UomoByblosOpenRoger & GalletWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%
4.04/ 5 · 779 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
Category winnerByblos UomoRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate47%Love
34%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
64 votes
37%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
617 votes
Category winnerOpenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpen
SillageByblos Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
aromatic100%
tobacco92%
citrus84%
herbal77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf
Heart
LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme
Base
Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli
Top
LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
ThymeSage
Base
TobaccoVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall62
Winter31
Day100
Night41
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,801
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Overall rank#289
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews201
Category winnerOpenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotByblos 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…
Reviews →Open is a classic aromatic fougere with a bright citrus and lavender opening, then dries into herbal thyme, sage, tobacco and vetiver. It smells clean, masculine and distinctly old school. Reviews consistently point to a barbershop feel, a smoky soapy drydown and strong value. It suits buyers who enjoy vintage charact…
Reviews →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 Open?
Open takes 4 of 7 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Open is rated 4.04/5 from 779 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Open for a aromatic and tobacco character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Open?
Open lasts longest (Open 73/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Open?
Projection is very close: Byblos Uomo 66/100, Open 65/100 for sillage.
Do Byblos Uomo and Open smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Lavender and Thyme.
Is Byblos Uomo or Open better for summer or winter?
For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Open is the stronger pick. Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Open?
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. Open has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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