Fragrance comparison

Byblos Woman vs Varens Original Spring Tea

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

4 wins

Byblos Woman

Byblos

3.6736 votes

Rank #19,965 FruityAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Varens Original Spring Tea

Ulric de Varens

3.2020 votes

Rank #59,753 CitrusGreen

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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Varens Original Spring Tea
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Byblos Woman4/4

Varens Original Spring Tea0/4

Ratings & consensus: Byblos Woman
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Byblos Woman
Sillage & projection: Byblos Woman
Value for money: Not scored
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

Varens Original Spring TeaUlric de Varens

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 36 votes

Have 18%Had 35%Want 47%

3.20/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 26%Had 28%Want 46%

Category winnerByblos WomanRating 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

60%Like

0%Ok

40%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityByblos Woman

SillageByblos Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

green91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

fresh65%

musky56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

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

OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

TeaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base4-6 hrs

Virginia CedarMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Orange, Rose and Tea. Durations are only published for Varens Original Spring Tea, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer53

Fall16

Winter16

Day100

Night17

Spring71

Summer100

Fall14

Winter14

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex33

Women67

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,965

PerfumerViolaine David

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#59,753

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Varens Original Spring Tea delivers a crisp burst of chilled refreshment. The bitter grapefruit hits immediately. Tart bergamot and sweet orange follow right behind, kicking off an airy citrus profile that cuts through sticky morning humidity. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus bite softens into an earthy steamed gree…

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 Woman or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Byblos Woman takes 4 of 4 categories. Byblos Woman is rated 3.67/5 from 36 votes; Varens Original Spring Tea is rated 3.20/5 from 20 votes. Choose Byblos Woman for a fruity and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Varens Original Spring Tea for a citrus and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Woman or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Byblos Woman lasts longest (Byblos Woman 63/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Woman or Varens Original Spring Tea?

Byblos Woman projects furthest (Byblos Woman 72/100, Varens Original Spring Tea 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Woman and Varens Original Spring Tea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Orange, Rose and Tea.

Is Byblos Woman or Varens Original Spring Tea better for summer or winter?

Byblos Woman suits daytime wear; Varens Original Spring Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Woman and Varens Original Spring Tea?

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. Varens Original Spring Tea has top notes of Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Tea, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Virginia Cedar, Musk and Oakmoss.