Fragrance comparison

Myst vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 562 ratings analysed

Myst

Armaf

3.9538 votes

Rank #27,532 FruityFloral

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48%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.

Myst
Choose it for a fruity and floral 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.

Myst3/7

Byblos4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MystArmaf

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 13%Had 7%Want 80%

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

45%Love

32%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

3%Hate

38 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

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityMyst

SillageMyst

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

floral92%

rose84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fruity, floral and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BlackberryBlack CurrantNutmeg

Heart

RosePeonyLilyYlang-YlangPepper

Base

VanillaMusk

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring29

Summer100

Fall14

Winter29

Day100

Night22

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMystMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Armaf Myst is a fruity and floral option that starts with a dark, jammy splash. It leads with tart black currant and blackberry, backed by a warm sprinkle of nutmeg. As it rests on skin, it softens into a breezy bouquet of rose and peony, anchored by a light vanilla base. This scent works well for casual daytime wear …

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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, Myst or Byblos?

Byblos takes 4 of 7 categories. Myst is rated 3.95/5 from 38 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Myst for a fruity and floral 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, Myst or Byblos?

Myst lasts longest (Myst 72/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Myst or Byblos?

Myst projects furthest (Myst 68/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Myst and Byblos smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, floral and sweet accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang, Pepper and Musk.

Is Myst or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Myst and Byblos?

Myst has top notes of Blackberry, Black Currant and Nutmeg, heart notes of Rose, Peony, Lily and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla and Musk. 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.