Fragrance comparison

Farnesiana vs Byblos

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 898 ratings analysed

5 wins

Farnesiana

Caron · 1947

4.25374 votes

Rank #23,133 PowderyYellow Floral

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51%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,306 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Farnesiana takes 5 of 7 categories.

Farnesiana
Choose it for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Farnesiana5/7

Byblos2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FarnesianaCaron

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 374 votes

Have 38%Had 7%Want 55%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerFarnesianaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

49%Like

12%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

41 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerFarnesianaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFarnesiana

SillageFarnesiana

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

floral69%

woody61%

vanilla53%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both powdery, sweet and yellow floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaHayBlack CurrantBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

VioletJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-10 hrs

VanillaSandalwoodOpoponaxMusk

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesMimosa, Black Currant, Bergamot and Violet. Durations are only published for Farnesiana, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall88

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFarnesianaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Casual 38%Work 32%Date 22%Party 7%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,133

PerfumerMichel Morsetti

Launched1947

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,306

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Caron Farnesiana is an unusual yellow floral perfume dominated by fluffy mimosa blossoms, sun-cured hay, and sweet almond paste. The first spritz unleashes a sharp herbal snap of green bergamot and tart black currant. Give the formula ten minutes on skin. Once the initial solvent sting lifts, the fragrance softens int…

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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, Farnesiana or Byblos?

Farnesiana takes 5 of 7 categories. Farnesiana is rated 4.25/5 from 374 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Farnesiana for a powdery and yellow floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Farnesiana or Byblos?

Farnesiana lasts longest (Farnesiana 71/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Farnesiana or Byblos?

Farnesiana projects furthest (Farnesiana 64/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Farnesiana and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, sweet and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Mimosa, Black Currant, Bergamot and Violet.

Is Farnesiana or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Farnesiana and Byblos?

Farnesiana has top notes of Mimosa, Hay, Black Currant and Bergamot, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Opoponax 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.