Open vs Byblos Uomo
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
56%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Open takes 4 of 7 categories.
OpenChoose it for a aromatic and tobacco character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter.
Byblos UomoChoose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Open4/7
Byblos Uomo3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos Uomo
- Community sentiment
- Open
- Longevity
- Open
- Sillage & projection
- Byblos Uomo
- Value for money
- Open
- Versatility
- Byblos Uomo
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Open
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
OpenRoger & GalletByblos UomoByblosWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.04/ 5 · 779 votes
Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%
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 hate37%Love
48%Like
5%Ok
9%Dislike
1%Hate
617 votes
47%Love
34%Like
9%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
64 votes
Category winnerOpenMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityOpen
SillageByblos Uomo
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerOpenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
tobacco92%
citrus84%
herbal77%
fresh spicy69%
lavender61%
aromatic100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh spicy77%
earthy69%
herbal61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LavenderAmalfi LemonBergamot
Heart
ThymeSage
Base
TobaccoVetiverPatchouli
Top
BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf
Heart
LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme
Base
Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli
InformationalShared notesLavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Thyme. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer90
Fall62
Winter31
Day100
Night41
Category winnerByblos UomoMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#289
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews201
Overall rank#13,801
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerOpenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOpen is a classic aromatic fougere with a bright citrus and lavender opening, then dries into herbal thyme, sage, tobacco and vetiver. It smells clean, masculine and distinctly old school. Reviews consistently point to a barbershop feel, a smoky soapy drydown and strong value. It suits buyers who enjoy vintage charact…
Reviews →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…
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, Open or Byblos Uomo?
Open takes 4 of 7 categories. Open is rated 4.04/5 from 779 votes; Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes. Choose Open for a aromatic and tobacco character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Open or Byblos Uomo?
Open lasts longest (Open 73/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Open or Byblos Uomo?
Projection is very close: Byblos Uomo 66/100, Open 65/100 for sillage.
Do Open and Byblos Uomo smell similar?
Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Amalfi Lemon, Bergamot and Thyme.
Is Open or Byblos Uomo better for summer or winter?
For summer, Byblos Uomo is the stronger pick. For winter, Open is the stronger pick. Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Open and Byblos Uomo?
Open has top notes of Lavender, Amalfi Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Thyme and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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.
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