Fragrance comparison

Byredo vs Cameo

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 778 ratings analysed

Byredo

3.95766 votes

Rank #4,538 WoodyPowdery

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Cameo

Sonoma Scent Studio

3.6712 votes

Rank #63,891 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Byredo
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Cameo
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Byredo2/4

Cameo2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByredoByredo

CameoSonoma Scent Studio

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 20%Had 8%Want 73%

Category winnerByredoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

37%Like

11%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

766 votes

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCameo

SillageCameo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

earthy61%

woody100%

amber92%

rose84%

powdery77%

musky69%

mossy61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GinPink Pepper

Heart

VioletOrris Root

Base

Balsam FirOakmoss

Top

Rose

Heart

Violet

Base

LabdanumSandalwoodOakmossAmbergrisCedarMuskOrris Root

InformationalShared notesViolet, Orris Root and Oakmoss. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter42

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex66

Women29

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,538

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#63,891

PerfumerLaurie Erickson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerByredoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byredo by Byredo acts as a minimalist, unisex scent built on a foundation of aromatic gin, violet, and balsam fir. Launched in 2016 by Jérôme Epinette, it emphasizes a crisp, clean aesthetic that feels deliberate and quiet. This fragrance works well in professional settings where you need a subtle, modern presence tha…

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Sonoma Scent Studio Cameo opens with a dry rose and plush violet that quickly settle into a deep base of oakmoss, labdanum, and cedar. Laurie Erickson crafted this 2009 release as an indie tribute to classic vintage chypres. It suits cool autumn afternoons when you want a rich, powdery floral anchored by earthy woods.

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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, Byredo or Cameo?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Byredo is rated 3.95/5 from 766 votes; Cameo is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Byredo for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Cameo for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byredo or Cameo?

Cameo lasts longest (Cameo 66/100, Byredo 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Byredo or Cameo?

Cameo projects furthest (Cameo 63/100, Byredo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byredo and Cameo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Violet, Orris Root and Oakmoss.

Is Byredo or Cameo better for summer or winter?

Cameo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byredo and Cameo?

Byredo has top notes of Gin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Orris Root, a base of Balsam Fir and Oakmoss. Cameo has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Violet, a base of Labdanum, Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Ambergris.