Fragrance comparison

Indomptee vs Byblos

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 617 ratings analysed

Indomptee

Lulu Castagnette

3.0293 votes

Rank #22,125 FruityTropical

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,586 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Indomptee
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Indomptee3/7

Byblos4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IndompteeLulu Castagnette

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.02/ 5 · 93 votes

Have 21%Had 53%Want 26%

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

10%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

45%Dislike

0%Hate

87 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate54

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageIndomptee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value70

Category winnerIndompteeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical88%

sweet77%

citrus65%

fresh53%

floral42%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleGuavaMangoBergamotMelonMandarin OrangeBlack Currant

Heart

MagnoliaRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

IrisPatchouliOakmossVetiver

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall38

Winter56

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerIndompteeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,125

PerfumerPierre Bourdon

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#3,586

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Indomptee by Lulu Castagnette is a vibrant citrus aromatic fragrance for women, centered on a playful cocktail of tropical fruits. Launched in 2005, it opens with a sharp burst of pineapple and guava, settling into a breezy floral heart. It is a lighthearted choice for casual summer days when you want something fruity…

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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, Indomptee or Byblos?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Indomptee is rated 3.02/5 from 93 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Indomptee for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Indomptee or Byblos?

They last about the same: Byblos 61/100, Indomptee 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Indomptee or Byblos?

Projection is very close: Indomptee 57/100, Byblos 56/100 for sillage.

Do Indomptee and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Black Currant and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Indomptee or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Indomptee and Byblos?

Indomptee has top notes of Pineapple, Guava, Mango and Bergamot, heart notes of Magnolia, Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Iris, Patchouli, Oakmoss and Vetiver. 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.