Fragrance comparison

Kanat vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 693 ratings analysed

Kanat

Angela Ciampagna

3.63169 votes

Rank #35,788 FloralSalty

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,597 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Kanat3/7

Byblos4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KanatAngela Ciampagna

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 169 votes

Have 36%Had 19%Want 44%

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

24%Love

42%Like

8%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

169 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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate66

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityKanat

SillageKanat

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

salty92%

powdery84%

musky77%

warm spicy69%

fruity61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both floral, powdery and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SaffronBergamotApricotPeachBlack Currant

Heart

SaltMagnoliaCyclamenMimosaLilyYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilla

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall63

Winter20

Day100

Night45

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerKanatMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex63

Women26

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,788

PerfumerAngela Ciampagna

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,597

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Kanat opens with a sharp burst of bergamot paired against ripe apricot and cold saffron. That bright fruitiness quickly shifts as a heavy wave of sea salt cuts through soft magnolia and cyclamen blossoms. The mineral dryness feels like damp stone on a breezy spring morning. As it settles, earthy patchouli and musk kee…

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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, Kanat or Byblos?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Kanat is rated 3.63/5 from 169 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Kanat for a floral and salty character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Kanat or Byblos?

Kanat lasts longest (Kanat 69/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Kanat or Byblos?

Projection is very close: Kanat 58/100, Byblos 56/100 for sillage.

Do Kanat and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, powdery and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peach, Black Currant and Mimosa.

Is Kanat or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Kanat and Byblos?

Kanat has top notes of Saffron, Bergamot, Apricot and Peach, heart notes of Salt, Magnolia, Cyclamen and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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.