Fragrance comparison

Fresh Orient vs Byblos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 613 ratings analysed

Fresh Orient

Vertus

3.6789 votes

Rank #17,841 CitrusGreen

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26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,586 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories.

Fresh Orient
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Fresh Orient2/7

Byblos5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Fresh OrientVertus

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 89 votes

Have 44%Had 16%Want 40%

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

21%Love

46%Like

12%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

89 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityFresh Orient

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green92%

woody84%

floral77%

aromatic69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match26%Clearly different · both fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green LeavesBergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaJasmineLilyCashmere Wood

Base

VetiverMuskCedarAmber

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall26

Winter5

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerFresh OrientMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex71

Women16

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,841

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Overall rank#3,586

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vertus Fresh Orient delivers a breezy, green-tinted coastal citrus experience that moves beyond typical cologne formulas. Driven by tart grapefruit and leafy undertones, it settles into soft white florals and clean woods. It is an easy pick for casual warm-weather wear, offering a refreshing, clean aura without relyin…

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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, Fresh Orient or Byblos?

Byblos takes 5 of 7 categories. Fresh Orient is rated 3.67/5 from 89 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Fresh Orient for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Fresh Orient or Byblos?

Fresh Orient lasts longest (Fresh Orient 65/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fresh Orient or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Fresh Orient 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fresh Orient and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Black Currant and Jasmine.

Is Fresh Orient or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Fresh Orient and Byblos?

Fresh Orient has top notes of Green Leaves, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Jasmine, Lily and Cashmere Wood, a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar 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.