Fragrance comparison

Byblos Woman vs Arc-en-Ciel № 19

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 42 ratings analysed

4 wins

Byblos Woman

Byblos

3.6736 votes

Rank #18,426 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Arc-en-Ciel № 19

CIEL Parfum

3.506 votes

Rank #60,748 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Woman takes 4 of 4 categories.

Byblos Woman
Choose it for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arc-en-Ciel № 19
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Byblos Woman4/4

Arc-en-Ciel № 190/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos WomanByblos

Arc-en-Ciel № 19CIEL Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 18%Had 35%Want 47%

3.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 11%Had 22%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

0%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityByblos Woman

SillageByblos Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value25

Category winnerByblos WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

aquatic74%

soft spicy65%

woody56%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

GrapefruitPeachBlack CurrantRed AppleOrangePear

Heart

FreesiaJasmineVioletRose

Base

TeaLavenderelemiIncenseMuskSandalwoodVirginia CedarTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitPearBlack CurrantPink PepperKiwiPineappleRhubarb

Heart1.5-3 hrs

WatermelonPeachCyclamenFreesiaLilyJasmine

Base3-5 hrs

CedarMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Peach, Black Currant and Pear. Durations are only published for Arc-en-Ciel № 19, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall16

Winter16

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night21

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 30%Date 18%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,426

PerfumerViolaine David

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#60,748

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByblos WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Woman is a bright floral fruity fragrance launched in 2005. It features a punchy opening of grapefruit, peach, and black currant. The heart settles into a bouquet of freesia, jasmine, and rose, while the base grounds the composition in tea, incense, and sandalwood. This scent works well for casual spring daytim…

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Arc-en-Ciel № 19 delivers an immediate splash of lively summer energy. Fresh grapefruit and tart kiwi cut through the air with electric zest. The initial spray has a sharp, zesty alcohol lift that quickly settles into juicy pink pepper and crisp rhubarb. Give it two minutes. Soon, sweet watermelon and delicate freesia…

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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 Woman or Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

Byblos Woman takes 4 of 4 categories. Byblos Woman is rated 3.67/5 from 36 votes; Arc-en-Ciel № 19 is rated 3.50/5 from 6 votes. Choose Byblos Woman for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arc-en-Ciel № 19 for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Woman or Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

Byblos Woman lasts longest (Byblos Woman 63/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Woman or Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

Byblos Woman projects furthest (Byblos Woman 72/100, Arc-en-Ciel № 19 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Woman and Arc-en-Ciel № 19 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Peach, Black Currant and Pear.

Is Byblos Woman or Arc-en-Ciel № 19 better for summer or winter?

Byblos Woman suits daytime wear; Arc-en-Ciel № 19 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Woman and Arc-en-Ciel № 19?

Byblos Woman has top notes of Grapefruit, Peach, Black Currant and Red Apple, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine, Violet and Rose, a base of Tea, Lavender, elemi and Incense. Arc-en-Ciel № 19 has top notes of Grapefruit, Pear, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Watermelon, Peach, Cyclamen and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Sandalwood.