Fragrance comparison

Fleur d'Eau vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,151 ratings analysed

Fleur d'Eau

Rochas

3.82627 votes

Rank #4,267 FloralAquatic

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37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,598 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 6 of 7 categories.

Fleur d'Eau
Choose it for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Fleur d'Eau1/7

Byblos6/7

Ratings & consensus: Byblos
Community sentiment: Fleur d'Eau
Longevity: Byblos
Sillage & projection: Byblos
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

Fleur d'EauRochas

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 627 votes

Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerByblosRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

43%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

585 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerFleur d'EauMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

aquatic92%

ozonic84%

fruity77%

powdery69%

fresh61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MelonBlack CurrantApricot

Heart

Water HyacinthLotusMimosaLily-of-the-ValleyHeliotropeRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverAmber

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Mimosa, Lily-of-the-Valley and Heliotrope. 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

Winter6

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerByblosMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex12

Women88

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,267

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews52

Overall rank#3,598

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fleur d'Eau by Rochas is an aquatic floral green fragrance for women. It balances crisp melon and black currant top notes with a heart of lotus and water hyacinth. This 1996 release sits close to the skin, offering a clean, refreshing profile suited for high-heat summer days when you want a light, natural scent that a…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fleur d'Eau or Byblos?

Byblos takes 6 of 7 categories. Fleur d'Eau is rated 3.82/5 from 627 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Fleur d'Eau for a floral and aquatic character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fleur d'Eau or Byblos?

They last about the same: Byblos 61/100, Fleur d'Eau 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Fleur d'Eau or Byblos?

Projection is very close: Byblos 56/100, Fleur d'Eau 55/100 for sillage.

Do Fleur d'Eau and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Mimosa, Lily-of-the-Valley and Heliotrope.

Is Fleur d'Eau or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur d'Eau is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fleur d'Eau and Byblos?

Fleur d'Eau has top notes of Melon, Black Currant and Apricot, heart notes of Water Hyacinth, Lotus, Mimosa and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Amber. 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.