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Lippizan vs Byblos Uomo

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

Updated 310 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Lippizan

    Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

  • Byblos Uomo

    Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lippizan1/7
Byblos Uomo6/7
Ratings & consensus
Byblos Uomo
Community sentiment
Byblos Uomo
Longevity
Byblos Uomo
Sillage & projection
Byblos Uomo
Value for money
Byblos Uomo
Versatility
Byblos Uomo
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lippizan

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LippizanParfums de Marly
Byblos UomoByblos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 246 votes
Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%
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
39%Love
34%Like
4%Ok
20%Dislike
3%Hate

246 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
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage66
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

LongevityByblos Uomo

SillageByblos Uomo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value68
Category winnerByblos UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
woody90%
earthy80%
mossy70%
soft spicy60%
leather50%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top20-30 mins
Clary SageThymeTarragonCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart2-4 hrs
GalbanumVetiverVirginia CedarRoseJasmineIrisPatchouli
Base6-8+ hrs
oak mossLeatherMuskAmberVanille
Top
BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf
Heart
LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme
Base
Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesThyme, Tarragon, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for Lippizan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter88
Day92
Night100
Spring100
Summer90
Fall62
Winter31
Day100
Night41
Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men76
Unisex16
Women8
Work 35%Casual 29%Date 23%Party 13%
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,683

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#12,759

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerLippizanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums de Marly Lippizan takes masculine perfumery straight back to the uncompromising glory of vintage chypres. The initial spray hits hard. Crisp Amalfi lemon and bitter bergamot collide with dry culinary herbs like thyme and clary sage, delivering an immediate herbal punch. As the citrus flash fades, the heart rev…

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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, Lippizan or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo takes 6 of 7 categories. Lippizan is rated 3.85/5 from 246 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose Lippizan for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lippizan or Byblos Uomo?

They last about the same: Byblos Uomo 69/100, Lippizan 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lippizan or Byblos Uomo?

Projection is very close: Byblos Uomo 66/100, Lippizan 65/100 for sillage.

Do Lippizan and Byblos Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Thyme, Tarragon, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Lippizan or Byblos Uomo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Lippizan is the stronger pick. Lippizan suits evening wear; Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lippizan and Byblos Uomo?

Lippizan has top notes of Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon and Cardamom, heart notes of Galbanum, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Amber. 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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