Fragrance comparison

Gentleman vs Byblos Uomo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

Gentleman

Marbert

4.1179 votes

Rank #8,881 MuskyAmber

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,678 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Gentleman
Choose it for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Gentleman3/7

Byblos Uomo3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GentlemanMarbert

Byblos UomoByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 49%Had 12%Want 38%

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

Category winnerByblos UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

34%Like

5%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

79 votes

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerByblos UomoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityGentleman

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value68

Category winnerGentlemanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

musky100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

animalic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumTarragonArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PatchouliVetiverRoseGeraniumJasmineVirginia Cedar

Base6-8+ hrs

CivettaFrench labdanumOlibanumMuskoak mossLeather

Top

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesTarragon, Artemisia, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for Gentleman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring73

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day41

Night100

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men97

Unisex3

Women0

Date 30%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 20%

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,881

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#12,678

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerGentlemanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gentleman by Marbert does not apologize for its presence. The opening hits with a sharp, green burst of bitter galbanum, lemon zest, and pungent artemisia. You smell the alcohol lift for three minutes. Then the blend darkens. Earthy patchouli and dry cedar anchor the heart, creating a classic barbershop backbone with …

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Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…

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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, Gentleman or Byblos Uomo?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Gentleman is rated 4.11/5 from 79 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose Gentleman for a musky and amber character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Gentleman or Byblos Uomo?

Gentleman lasts longest (Gentleman 72/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Gentleman or Byblos Uomo?

Projection is very close: Gentleman 66/100, Byblos Uomo 66/100 for sillage.

Do Gentleman and Byblos Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Artemisia, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Gentleman or Byblos Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Gentleman is the stronger pick. Gentleman suits evening wear; Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gentleman and Byblos Uomo?

Gentleman has top notes of Galbanum, Tarragon, Artemisia and Bergamot, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Rose and Geranium, a base of Civetta, French labdanum, Olibanum and Musk. Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk.