Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs Zelen

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 178 ratings analysed

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #13,881 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

64%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Zelen

Boka

4.42114 votes

Rank #2,859 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Zelen takes 5 of 7 categories.

Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Zelen
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Byblos Uomo1/7

Zelen5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos UomoByblos

ZelenBoka

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

4.42/ 5 · 114 votes

Have 87%Had 13%Want 0%

Category winnerZelenRating 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

73%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

88 votes

Category winnerZelenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityZelen

SillageTie

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%

citrus100%

woody91%

aromatic83%

earthy74%

green65%

fresh spicy56%

Scent match64%Closely related · both citrus, 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

Top

LimeYuzuBergamot

Heart

Pink PepperBeeswaxCardamom

Base

Haitian VetiverVirginia CedarMysore Sandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer96

Fall73

Winter52

Day–

Night–

Category winnerZelenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Men33

Unisex63

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#2,859

PerfumerBoris Zrnic

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerZelenHigher 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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Zelen is a bright green vetiver built around bitter citrus, cool spice, and a creamy beeswax twist. Lime, yuzu, and bergamot give it a sparkling start, then cardamom, pink pepper, and woods pull it into a smoother, more textured dry-down. It suits readers who like polished citrus woods with a natural feel rather than …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Byblos Uomo or Zelen?

Zelen takes 5 of 7 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Zelen is rated 4.42/5 from 114 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Zelen for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Zelen?

Zelen lasts longest (Zelen 79/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Zelen?

Projection is very close: Byblos Uomo 66/100, Zelen 66/100 for sillage.

Do Byblos Uomo and Zelen smell similar?

Closely related: a 64% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Byblos Uomo or Zelen better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Zelen?

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. Zelen has top notes of Lime, Yuzu and Bergamot, heart notes of Pink Pepper, Beeswax and Cardamom, a base of Haitian Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Mysore Sandalwood.