Fragrance comparison

In Contrast vs Byblos Uomo

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

In Contrast

INME

3.2818 votes

Rank #47,503 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,662 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories.

In Contrast
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

In Contrast1/5

Byblos Uomo4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In ContrastINME

Byblos UomoByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.28/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 63%Had 0%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

0%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate61

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityByblos Uomo

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value68

Category winnerIn ContrastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy77%

woody53%

herbal30%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RosemaryThymeCardamomVetiverPatchouli

No top / heart / base split published

Top

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesThyme, Cardamom, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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

Summer75

Fall100

Winter75

Day100

Night80

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,503

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerByblos UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Contrast by INME is a masculine fragrance built on a crisp, aromatic foundation. Launched in 2023, it features a stark blend of rosemary, thyme, and cardamom layered over a woody base of vetiver and patchouli. It is a clean, herbal-forward scent that leans toward professional or casual daytime wear, particularly in…

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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, In Contrast or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo takes 4 of 5 categories. In Contrast is rated 3.28/5 from 18 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose In Contrast for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Contrast or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo lasts longest (Byblos Uomo 69/100, In Contrast 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, In Contrast or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, In Contrast 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Contrast and Byblos Uomo smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Thyme, Cardamom, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is In Contrast or Byblos Uomo better for summer or winter?

In Contrast suits daytime wear; Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Contrast and Byblos Uomo?

In Contrast features Rosemary, Thyme, Cardamom, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.