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Magnifica vs Byblos

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

Updated 675 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Magnifica

    Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Byblos

    Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Magnifica1/7
Byblos6/7
Ratings & consensus
Byblos
Community sentiment
Byblos
Longevity
Byblos
Sillage & projection
Byblos
Value for money
Byblos
Versatility
Magnifica
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Byblos

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
MagnificaFurla
ByblosByblos
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.75/ 5 · 151 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
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
18%Love
52%Like
21%Ok
7%Dislike
3%Hate

151 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
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage44
♥ Love / hate69
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage56
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value70
Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
fruity92%
powdery84%
lavender77%
sweet69%
citrus61%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both white floral, fruity and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
PeachBlue LavenderMandarin Orange
Heart2-3 hrs
GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Rose
Base3-5 hrs
SandalwoodOrchidAmber
Top
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesPeach, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Magnifica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer76
Fall0
Winter38
Day100
Night32
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men3
Unisex1
Women96
Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%
Men1
Unisex10
Women89
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#3,291

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Furla Magnifica brings an easy, cheerful spin to the classic white floral family. The first spray delivers a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange, cut quickly by a clean touch of blue lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. Creamy gardenia and dewy white rose take over the center of …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Magnifica or Byblos?

Byblos takes 6 of 7 categories. Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Magnifica or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Magnifica or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Magnifica and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, fruity and powdery accords. Common notes include Peach, Gardenia and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Magnifica or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Magnifica and Byblos?

Magnifica has top notes of Peach, Blue Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Orchid 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.

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