Fragrance comparison

Gucci Eau de Parfum II vs Byblos

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 6,294 ratings analysed

6 wins

Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Gucci

4.155,770 votes

Rank #2,536 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,471 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 6 of 7 categories.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Choose it for a fruity and woody 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. Best in spring.

Gucci Eau de Parfum II6/7

Byblos1/7

Ratings & consensus: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Community sentiment: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Longevity: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Sillage & projection: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Value for money: Byblos
Versatility: Gucci Eau de Parfum II
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Gucci Eau de Parfum II

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Gucci Eau de Parfum IIGucci

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.15/ 5 · 5,770 votes

Have 33%Had 44%Want 22%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

5,770 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityGucci Eau de Parfum II

SillageGucci Eau de Parfum II

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value43

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

sweet61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black CurrantRed BerriesCassiaBitter OrangeMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

BlackberryPeonyVioletFreesiaJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base3 to 4 hours

CedarMuskHeliotrope

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Cassia, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Gucci Eau de Parfum II, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall40

Winter34

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,536

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews202

Overall rank#3,471

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerGucci Eau de Parfum IIHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Gucci Eau de Parfum II offers a crisp, tart opening that sets it apart from typical sweet fruity perfumes. It begins with a bright splash of bitter orange, mandarin orange, black currant, and tangy red berries, underscored by aromatic cassia. As the top settles, a dewy floral heart emerges with blackberry, soft peony,…

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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, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Byblos?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II takes 6 of 7 categories. Gucci Eau de Parfum II is rated 4.15/5 from 5,770 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Gucci Eau de Parfum II for a fruity and woody 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. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Byblos?

They last about the same: Gucci Eau de Parfum II 63/100, Byblos 61/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Byblos?

Projection is very close: Gucci Eau de Parfum II 57/100, Byblos 56/100 for sillage.

Do Gucci Eau de Parfum II and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Cassia, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Gucci Eau de Parfum II or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Gucci Eau de Parfum II is the stronger pick. For winter, Byblos is the stronger pick. Gucci Eau de Parfum II suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Gucci Eau de Parfum II and Byblos?

Gucci Eau de Parfum II has top notes of Black Currant, Red Berries, Cassia and Bitter Orange, heart notes of Blackberry, Peony, Violet and Freesia, a base of Cedar, Musk and Heliotrope. 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.