Fragrance comparison

Byredo vs G Gigli

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 920 ratings analysed

Byredo

3.95766 votes

Rank #4,539 WoodyPowdery

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

G Gigli

Romeo Gigli

3.99154 votes

Rank #10,440 FloralPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

G Gigli takes 4 of 7 categories.

Byredo
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
G Gigli
Choose it for a floral and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Byredo2/7

G Gigli4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ByredoByredo

G GigliRomeo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 766 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.99/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 65%Had 35%Want 0%

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

32%Love

52%Like

1%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerG GigliMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageG Gigli

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value65

Category winnerG GigliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

violet84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

earthy61%

floral100%

powdery92%

green84%

woody77%

aromatic69%

fresh61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both powdery, woody and aromatic

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

TarragonGreen NotesHiacynthPineappleVioletBergamotLemon

Heart

CyclamenOrris RootLily-of-the-ValleyRoseJasmine

Base

MuskOrchidSandalwoodOakmossCedar

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–

Spring79

Summer100

Fall85

Winter48

Day100

Night48

Category winnerG GigliMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex66

Women29

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,539

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews73

Overall rank#10,440

PerfumerSophie Labbé

Launched—

Reviews27

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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G Gigli by Romeo Gigli, created by perfumer Sophie Labbé in 1994, is a dry green floral fragrance built around a prominent tarragon note. The opening hits with crushed stems, sour bergamot, hyacinth, and an unexpected liquorice-tinged herbal bite that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity florals. As the sharp gree…

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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 G Gigli?

G Gigli takes 4 of 7 categories. Byredo is rated 3.95/5 from 766 votes; G Gigli is rated 3.99/5 from 154 votes. Choose Byredo for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose G Gigli for a floral and powdery character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byredo or G Gigli?

They last about the same: Byredo 61/100, G Gigli 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Byredo or G Gigli?

Projection is very close: G Gigli 60/100, Byredo 58/100 for sillage.

Do Byredo and G Gigli smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Violet, Orris Root and Oakmoss.

Is Byredo or G Gigli better for summer or winter?

For summer, G Gigli is the stronger pick. For winter, G Gigli is the stronger pick. G Gigli suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byredo and G Gigli?

Byredo has top notes of Gin and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Violet and Orris Root, a base of Balsam Fir and Oakmoss. G Gigli has top notes of Tarragon, Green Notes, Hiacynth and Pineapple, heart notes of Cyclamen, Orris Root, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Orchid, Sandalwood and Oakmoss.