Fragrance comparison

Niagara vs Byblos Uomo

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 76 ratings analysed

Niagara

Paolo Gigli

4.0012 votes

Rank #42,491 AquaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,550 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories.

Niagara
Choose it for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos Uomo
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Niagara2/5

Byblos Uomo3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

NiagaraPaolo Gigli

Byblos UomoByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 24%Had 15%Want 61%

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

Category winnerByblos UomoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

0%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityNiagara

SillageNiagara

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value68

Category winnerByblos UomoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aquatic100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

herbal77%

patchouli69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

ArtemisiaBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliMuskAmberVirginia CedarSandalwood

Top

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesArtemisia, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Niagara, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men25

Unisex75

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,491

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#12,550

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerByblos UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paolo Gigli Niagara throws out a blast of salty ocean spray mixed with sharp Amalfi lemon, brisk bergamot, and bitter artemisia. Forget soft aquatic mists. This fragrance hits like cold freshwater crashing over rocky river rapids. A green herbal streak cuts through the water notes right away, preventing the citrus fro…

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Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…

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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, Niagara or Byblos Uomo?

Byblos Uomo takes 3 of 5 categories. Niagara is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose Niagara for a aquatic and citrus character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Niagara or Byblos Uomo?

Niagara lasts longest (Niagara 75/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Niagara or Byblos Uomo?

Niagara projects furthest (Niagara 75/100, Byblos Uomo 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Niagara and Byblos Uomo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Artemisia, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Patchouli.

Is Niagara or Byblos Uomo better for summer or winter?

Niagara suits daytime wear; Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Niagara and Byblos Uomo?

Niagara has top notes of Artemisia, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Water Notes and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Amber and Virginia Cedar. Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk.