Calyx vs Byblos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.
CalyxChoose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
ByblosChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Calyx3/7
Byblos4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Calyx
- Community sentiment
- Byblos
- Longevity
- Calyx
- Sillage & projection
- Calyx
- Value for money
- Byblos
- Versatility
- Byblos
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byblos
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CalyxPrescriptivesByblosByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.99/ 5 · 1,011 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
3.93/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%
Category winnerCalyxRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate37%Love
43%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
1,011 votes
32%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
524 votes
Category winnerByblosMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCalyx
SillageCalyx
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByblosBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
tropical92%
fresh84%
sweet77%
citrus69%
aromatic61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
PassionfruitGuavaMangoGrapefruitPeachApricotBergamotCassia
Heart2-4 hrs
Lily-of-the-ValleyMelonMarigoldNeroliFreesiaCyclamenLilyOrris Root
Base6-8 hrs
OakmossMuskCedarVetiverSandalwood
Top
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Grapefruit, Peach and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Calyx, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter13
Day100
Night18
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerByblosMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#27,887
PerfumerSophia Grojsman
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#3,586
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews96
Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotPrescriptives Calyx is a juicy, tart explosion of green fruit and wet moss. Sophia Grojsman created this in 1987, and it still feels remarkably modern. You get an instant spray of tart grapefruit, juicy guava, and green mango that smells like slicing fresh tropical fruit on a damp cutting board. It skips sticky sugar.…
Reviews →Byblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful a…
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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
BohemeSegreti di LuccaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Soir de LuneSisleyWINNER
Orange FlowerOscar de la RentaRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Ti AmoRoja DoveWINNER
Eau de BruxellesLibertin Louison Technique IndiscreteRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Private ClubJeanne ArthesWINNER
PatchouliJouriRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
al03biehl parfumkunstwerkeWINNER
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Calyx or Byblos?
Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Calyx is rated 3.99/5 from 1,011 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Calyx for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Calyx or Byblos?
Calyx lasts longest (Calyx 65/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Calyx or Byblos?
Calyx projects furthest (Calyx 61/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Calyx and Byblos smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Grapefruit, Peach and Bergamot.
Is Calyx or Byblos better for summer or winter?
For summer, Calyx is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Calyx suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Calyx and Byblos?
Calyx has top notes of Passionfruit, Guava, Mango and Grapefruit, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Melon, Marigold and Neroli, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Cedar and Vetiver. Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver and Musk.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons