Fragrance comparison

Paradise Lys vs Byblos

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 681 ratings analysed

Paradise Lys

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.80157 votes

Rank #20,325 CitrusFruity

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33%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,524 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Byblos takes 6 of 7 categories.

Paradise Lys
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Byblos
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Paradise Lys1/7

Byblos6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paradise LysPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 157 votes

Have 29%Had 42%Want 30%

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

19%Love

60%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

157 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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityByblos

SillageByblos

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value70

Category winnerByblosBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

woody77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitMarigold

Heart1 to 2 hours

RaspberryGreen ApplePeachCinnamonBambooRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base2 to 3 hours

AmberCedarSandalwoodMusk

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Marigold, Raspberry and Peach. Durations are only published for Paradise Lys, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer100

Fall21

Winter12

Day100

Night13

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerParadise LysMost 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#20,325

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#3,524

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Paradise Lys by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright floral fruity perfume released in 2009. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange, tart grapefruit, and herbaceous marigold, delivering immediate sunny freshness. As the bright citrus mellows, the scent reveals a lush heart centered around green a…

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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, Paradise Lys or Byblos?

Byblos takes 6 of 7 categories. Paradise Lys is rated 3.80/5 from 157 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Paradise Lys for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Paradise Lys or Byblos?

Byblos lasts longest (Byblos 61/100, Paradise Lys 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paradise Lys or Byblos?

Byblos projects furthest (Byblos 56/100, Paradise Lys 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paradise Lys and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Marigold, Raspberry and Peach.

Is Paradise Lys or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Paradise Lys and Byblos?

Paradise Lys has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Marigold, heart notes of Raspberry, Green Apple, Peach and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Cedar, Sandalwood 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.