Byblos Uomo vs Steel
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
81%scent match
Very similar
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories.
Byblos UomoChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
SteelChoose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos Uomo6/7
Steel1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Byblos Uomo
- Longevity
- Byblos Uomo
- Sillage & projection
- Byblos Uomo
- Value for money
- Steel
- Versatility
- Byblos Uomo
- 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 UomoByblosSteelSuperdryWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.19/ 5 · 64 votes
Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%
3.38/ 5 · 59 votes
Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%
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
17%Love
45%Like
14%Ok
24%Dislike
0%Hate
29 votes
Category winnerByblos UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityByblos Uomo
SillageByblos Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSteelBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
Scent match81%Very similar · both citrus, aromatic and woody
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
BergamotLimeAldehydes
Heart
ArtemisiaLily-of-the-ValleyCardamomViolet Leaf
Base
oak mossVirginia CedarVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Violet Leaf. 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
Spring100
Summer78
Fall67
Winter22
Day100
Night36
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#19,735
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews13
Category winnerByblos UomoHigher 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 →Steel by Superdry is a woody chypre fragrance built on a crisp, citrus-forward foundation. Launched in 2011, it brings together bergamot, lime, and sharp aldehydes for a bright initial snap. The scent settles into an aromatic heart of artemisia and violet leaf, grounded by a sturdy base of oak moss, vetiver, and cedar…
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 Steel?
Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Steel is rated 3.38/5 from 59 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Steel for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Steel?
Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, Steel 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Steel?
Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Steel 48/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Byblos Uomo and Steel smell similar?
Very similar: a 81% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Violet Leaf.
Is Byblos Uomo or Steel 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; Steel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Steel?
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. Steel has top notes of Bergamot, Lime and Aldehydes, heart notes of Artemisia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Cardamom and Violet Leaf, a base of oak moss, Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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