Fragrance comparison

Leiber vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 678 ratings analysed

4 wins

Leiber

Judith Leiber

3.85154 votes

Rank #7,911 FloralFruity

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leiber takes 4 of 7 categories.

Leiber
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Leiber4/7

Byblos2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LeiberJudith Leiber

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 30%Had 27%Want 43%

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

41%Love

43%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

148 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerLeiberMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLeiber

SillageLeiber

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

fresh77%

powdery69%

woody61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both fruity, white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PineappleOsmanthusBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

RoseCyclamenPimentoMimosaJasmineGardenia

Base

MuskCedarPatchouliAmberVanilla

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesPineapple, Bergamot, Mimosa and Jasmine. 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

Summer64

Fall96

Winter88

Day97

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerLeiberMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,911

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leiber by Judith Leiber is a complex floral oriental for women that opens with tangy, bright pineapple and osmanthus. It carries a sophisticated, slightly waxy floral heart anchored by a warm base of patchouli, amber, and vanilla. It behaves like a structured, high-end accessory suitable for professional settings or e…

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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, Leiber or Byblos?

Leiber takes 4 of 7 categories. Leiber is rated 3.85/5 from 154 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Leiber for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Leiber or Byblos?

Leiber lasts longest (Leiber 73/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leiber or Byblos?

Leiber projects furthest (Leiber 71/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leiber and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Pineapple, Bergamot, Mimosa and Jasmine.

Is Leiber or Byblos better for summer or winter?

For summer, Leiber is the stronger pick. For winter, Leiber is the stronger pick. Leiber suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leiber and Byblos?

Leiber has top notes of Pineapple, Osmanthus, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rose, Cyclamen, Pimento and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Cedar, Patchouli and Amber. 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.