Kythnos vs Byblos Uomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
52%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories.
KythnosChoose it for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Byblos UomoChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Kythnos3/7
Byblos Uomo4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Byblos Uomo
- Longevity
- Kythnos
- Sillage & projection
- Byblos Uomo
- Value for money
- Byblos Uomo
- Versatility
- Kythnos
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Kythnos
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
KythnosLe Couvent Maison de ParfumByblos UomoByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.90/ 5 · 143 votes
Have 48%Had 14%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 hate35%Love
38%Like
11%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
143 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
Category winners
LongevityKythnos
SillageByblos Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByblos UomoBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
lavender88%
woody77%
earthy65%
fresh spicy53%
patchouli42%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
LavenderThymeVetiverPatchouli
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf
Heart
LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme
Base
Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Kythnos, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring95
Summer56
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night82
Spring100
Summer90
Fall62
Winter31
Day100
Night41
Category winnerKythnosMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#11,423
PerfumerAmelie Bourgeois
Launched—
Reviews28
Overall rank#13,469
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerKythnosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKythnos by Le Couvent Maison de Parfum is a crisp, dry aromatic woody fragrance inspired by wild Mediterranean scrubland. Built on a focused blend of lavender, thyme, vetiver, and patchouli, it opens with a sharp, savory burst of herbal greenery that feels like crushing fresh culinary leaves between your fingers. As t…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Kythnos or Byblos Uomo?
Byblos Uomo takes 4 of 7 categories. Kythnos is rated 3.90/5 from 143 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose Kythnos for a aromatic and lavender character. Wins on longevity, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Kythnos or Byblos Uomo?
They last about the same: Kythnos 70/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Kythnos or Byblos Uomo?
Byblos Uomo projects furthest (Byblos Uomo 66/100, Kythnos 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Kythnos and Byblos Uomo smell similar?
Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Thyme, Vetiver and Patchouli.
Is Kythnos or Byblos Uomo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Kythnos is the stronger pick. Kythnos suits daytime wear; Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Kythnos and Byblos Uomo?
Kythnos features Lavender, Thyme, 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.
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