Marina De Bourbon vs Byblos
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories.
Marina De BourbonChoose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
ByblosChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Marina De Bourbon3/7
Byblos4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos
- Community sentiment
- Byblos
- Longevity
- Marina De Bourbon
- Sillage & projection
- Marina De Bourbon
- Value for money
- Byblos
- Versatility
- Marina De Bourbon
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Byblos
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Marina De BourbonPrincesse Marina De BourbonByblosByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.71/ 5 · 2,754 votes
Have 42%Had 42%Want 16%
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 hate22%Love
51%Like
5%Ok
21%Dislike
1%Hate
2,754 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
Category winners
LongevityMarina De Bourbon
SillageMarina De Bourbon
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerByblosBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
sweet83%
vanilla65%
fresh48%
aromatic30%
fruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both fruity and sweet
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15 to 30 minutes
CassisWatermelonLemon
Heart2 to 3 hours
PassionfruitYlang-YlangJasmine
Base4 to 6 hours
Exotic FruitsVanillaPeachRaspberry
Top
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Peach. Durations are only published for Marina De Bourbon, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring62
Summer42
Fall100
Winter99
Day100
Night73
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Category winnerMarina De BourbonMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#6,672
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews84
Overall rank#3,524
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews96
Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotMarina De Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a 1994 floral fruity fragrance defined by dense sweetness and rich fruit nectar. The opening delivers a sharp burst of cassis, watery watermelon, and tangy lemon. As it settles, tropical passionfruit blends with sunny ylang-ylang and clean jasmine in the heart, creat…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Marina De Bourbon or Byblos?
Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Marina De Bourbon is rated 3.71/5 from 2,754 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Marina De Bourbon for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, 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, Marina De Bourbon or Byblos?
Marina De Bourbon lasts longest (Marina De Bourbon 68/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Marina De Bourbon or Byblos?
Marina De Bourbon projects furthest (Marina De Bourbon 63/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Marina De Bourbon and Byblos smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Peach.
Is Marina De Bourbon or Byblos better for summer or winter?
For summer, Marina De Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Marina De Bourbon is the stronger pick. Marina De Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Marina De Bourbon and Byblos?
Marina De Bourbon has top notes of Cassis, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Passionfruit, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Exotic Fruits, Vanilla, Peach and Raspberry. 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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