Fragrance comparison

Denise Richards vs Byblos

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

Updated 26 Oct 2026 551 ratings analysed

5 wins

Denise Richards

4.1527 votes

Rank #17,812 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,397 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Denise Richards takes 5 of 7 categories.

Denise Richards
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Denise Richards5/7

Byblos2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Denise RichardsDenise Richards

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 16%Had 10%Want 74%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerDenise RichardsRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerDenise RichardsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageDenise Richards

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value70

Category winnerDenise RichardsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

floral88%

lactonic77%

sweet65%

powdery53%

vanilla42%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both white floral, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

FrangipaniCoconutYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaTiare FlowerJasmineLily

Base5-8 hrs

VioletVanillaMusk

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Denise Richards, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring77

Summer100

Fall23

Winter15

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDenise RichardsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 43%Date 28%Work 18%Party 13%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,812

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#3,397

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Denise Richards delivers an immediate rush of tropical white flowers drenched in chilled coconut water. Frangipani and yellow ylang-ylang create a bright, nectar-sweet opening that settles within minutes. Then, a massive gardenia bouquet takes over. It smells clean, velvety, and distinctly reminiscent of lush island g…

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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…

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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, Denise Richards or Byblos?

Denise Richards takes 5 of 7 categories. Denise Richards is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Denise Richards for a white floral and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Denise Richards or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Denise Richards 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Denise Richards or Byblos?

Projection is very close: Denise Richards 58/100, Byblos 56/100 for sillage.

Do Denise Richards and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Denise Richards or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Denise Richards is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Denise Richards suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Denise Richards and Byblos?

Denise Richards has top notes of Frangipani, Coconut and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Gardenia, Tiare Flower, Jasmine and Lily, a base of Violet, Vanilla and Musk. 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.