Fragrance comparison

Luster vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 533 ratings analysed

3 wins

Luster

PROUD

4.569 votes

Rank #44,571 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Luster takes 3 of 4 categories.

Luster
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Luster3/4

Byblos1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LusterPROUD

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

44%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLuster

SillageLuster

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value86

¤ Price value70

Category winnerLusterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

sweet77%

powdery69%

amber61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeApplePineapple

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIrisRose

Base6-8 hrs

Woodsy NotesMuskAmberVanillaTonka Bean

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Pineapple, Jasmine and Musk. Durations are only published for Luster, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,571

PerfumerPierre-Constantin Guéros

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Luster by PROUD opens with a bright splash of tart grapefruit, juicy mandarin orange, and crisp green apple, quickly backed by sweet sliced pineapple. As the sparkling fruit settles on your skin, a soft bouquet of powdery iris, creamy jasmine, and fresh rose petals rounds out the edges. The base deepens into comfortin…

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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, Luster or Byblos?

Luster takes 3 of 4 categories. Luster is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Luster for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Luster or Byblos?

Luster lasts longest (Luster 66/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Luster or Byblos?

Luster projects furthest (Luster 82/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Luster and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and powdery accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Pineapple, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Luster or Byblos better for summer or winter?

Luster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Luster and Byblos?

Luster has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange, Apple and Pineapple, heart notes of Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Woodsy Notes, Musk, Amber 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.