Fragrance comparison

Pamplemousse&Basilic vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 550 ratings analysed

4 wins

Pamplemousse&Basilic

L'Essence des Notes

4.2726 votes

Rank #19,477 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

29%scent match

Clearly different

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,599 FruityWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pamplemousse&Basilic takes 4 of 7 categories.

Pamplemousse&Basilic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Pamplemousse&Basilic4/7

Byblos3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pamplemousse&BasilicL'Essence des Notes

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.27/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

3.93/ 5 · 524 votes

Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

35%Like

19%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

26 votes

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

524 votes

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

soft spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match29%Clearly different · both fruity and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBlack CurrantBasil

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleySageCarrot

Base

MuskRoseJasmine

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley 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

Spring84

Summer100

Fall16

Winter5

Day100

Night6

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPamplemousse&BasilicMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex64

Women29

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#3,599

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pamplemousse&Basilic by L'Essence des Notes strikes with a tart burst of crushed grapefruit and peppery basil right off the sprayer. The opening feels raw, green, and cold, cutting through humid summer heat with a sharp herbal kick. As the bitter citrus shell softens, quiet layers of carrot seed, sage, and clean musk …

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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, Pamplemousse&Basilic or Byblos?

Pamplemousse&Basilic takes 4 of 7 categories. Pamplemousse&Basilic is rated 4.27/5 from 26 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Pamplemousse&Basilic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Pamplemousse&Basilic or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Pamplemousse&Basilic 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pamplemousse&Basilic or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Pamplemousse&Basilic 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pamplemousse&Basilic and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and white floral accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Currant, Lily-of-the-Valley and Musk.

Is Pamplemousse&Basilic or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Pamplemousse&Basilic and Byblos?

Pamplemousse&Basilic has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Currant and Basil, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Sage and Carrot, a base of Musk, Rose and Jasmine. 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.