Fragrance comparison

Peonie vs Byblos

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 682 ratings analysed

4 wins

Peonie

L'Erbolario

3.70158 votes

Rank #13,987 FloralFresh

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22%scent match

Clearly different

Byblos

3.93524 votes

Rank #3,598 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Peonie takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

Peonie4/7

Byblos3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

PeonieL'Erbolario

ByblosByblos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.70/ 5 · 158 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

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

20%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

158 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

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityPeonie

SillagePeonie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value70

Category winnerPeonieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fresh92%

iris84%

woody77%

rose69%

powdery61%

fruity100%

white floral92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PeonyTea RoseLilacLilyYlang-YlangGardeniaWater JasmineNeroli

Heart

Damask PlumCarawayPink PepperGingerPineappleTarragon

Base

IrisTonka BeanCedarWhite MuskPatchouli LeafHaitian Vetiver

Top

PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang

Base

RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Gardenia, Pineapple and Haitian Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer46

Fall44

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter35

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPeonieMost 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#13,987

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#3,598

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews96

Category winnerByblosHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

L'Erbolario Peonie opens with a bright flush of peony, tea rose, and lilac that quickly yields to an unexpected heart of caraway, pink pepper, and damask plum. Rather than staying a light pink floral soliflore, the composition evolves into a powdery, dry scent grounded by iris, tonka bean, and cedar. It wears comforta…

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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, Peonie or Byblos?

Peonie takes 4 of 7 categories. Peonie is rated 3.70/5 from 158 votes; Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes. Choose Peonie for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Peonie or Byblos?

Peonie lasts longest (Peonie 66/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Peonie or Byblos?

Peonie projects furthest (Peonie 64/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Peonie and Byblos smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Gardenia, Pineapple and Haitian Vetiver.

Is Peonie or Byblos better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Peonie and Byblos?

Peonie has top notes of Peony, Tea Rose, Lilac and Lily, heart notes of Damask Plum, Caraway, Pink Pepper and Ginger, a base of Iris, Tonka Bean, Cedar and White 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.