Fragrance comparison

Mango vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 699 ratings analysed

Mango

Max Philip

3.74175 votes

Rank #14,494 FruityTropical

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38%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.

Mango
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Mango3/7

Byblos4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MangoMax Philip

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.74/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%

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

16%Love

35%Like

24%Ok

19%Dislike

5%Hate

166 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate60

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMango

SillageMango

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

tropical92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

musky69%

floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MangoOrangeMandarin OrangeViolet

Heart

Ylang-YlangFrangipaniMango Blossom

Base

MuskBlack CurrantRed Wine

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Black Currant. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer100

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night42

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMangoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex16

Women82

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Max Philip Mango centers on a ripe, realistic mango note that smells juicy, sweet, and very tropical from the start. Citrus gives it extra brightness, while a musky, lightly floral drydown can feel creamy, powdery, and a touch wine-like. It suits warm weather best and will appeal most to anyone who wants fruit to stay…

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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, Mango or Byblos?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Mango is rated 3.74/5 from 175 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Mango for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Mango or Byblos?

Mango lasts longest (Mango 65/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mango or Byblos?

Mango projects furthest (Mango 59/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mango and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and floral accords. Common notes include Violet, Ylang-Ylang, Musk and Black Currant.

Is Mango or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Mango and Byblos?

Mango has top notes of Mango, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani and Mango Blossom, a base of Musk, Black Currant and Red Wine. 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.