Fragrance comparison

Floating Gardenias vs Byblos

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 530 ratings analysed

Floating Gardenias

Marc Jacobs

4.676 votes

Rank #34,449 White FloralAromatic

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37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,317 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 2 of 3 categories.

Floating Gardenias
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Floating Gardenias1/3

Byblos2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Floating GardeniasMarc Jacobs

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 5%Had 0%Want 95%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

0%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageFloating Gardenias

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value70

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

fruity48%

marine30%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaMarigoldSea NotesSicilian Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleWhite PepperEgyptian JasmineGreen Notes

Base5-7 hrs

White WoodsMusk

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Marigold, Sicilian Bergamot and Honeysuckle. Durations are only published for Floating Gardenias, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 39%Work 32%Date 21%Party 8%

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,317

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The gardenia hits immediately. Marc Jacobs Floating Gardenias captures a damp, dew-soaked white blossom drifting across cool saltwater ripples rather than a heavy, sultry tropical room spray. Crisp Sicilian bergamot and salty sea notes cut right through the opening, instantly preventing the flower petals from turning …

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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, Floating Gardenias or Byblos?

Byblos takes 2 of 3 categories. Floating Gardenias is rated 4.67/5 from 6 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Floating Gardenias for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Floating Gardenias or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Floating Gardenias 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Floating Gardenias or Byblos?

Floating Gardenias projects furthest (Floating Gardenias 69/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Floating Gardenias and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Marigold, Sicilian Bergamot and Honeysuckle.

Is Floating Gardenias or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Floating Gardenias suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Floating Gardenias and Byblos?

Floating Gardenias has top notes of Gardenia, Marigold, Sea Notes and Sicilian Bergamot, heart notes of Honeysuckle, White Pepper, Egyptian Jasmine and Green Notes, a base of White Woods 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.